Senior Power System Expert

About the role

Elia Grid International is expanding its Power System Operations and Security team in Riyadh. The Senior Power System Expert will support local and international projects focused on renewable energy integration, supply security, and economic efficiency of power systems.

Key responsibilities

• Define and analyse operational principles, model validation, and steady‑state calculations such as load flow and short‑circuit studies.
• Perform dynamic stability analyses, including frequency and voltage stability, and assess grid code compliance.
• Support grid reliability and security studies, capacity calculations, balancing, and operational planning.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and develop proposals.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Physics.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in power system operations, balancing, and RES integration.
• Experience with HVDC, FACTS and power‑electronics studies, including transient stability and fault analysis.
• Fluent English; Arabic knowledge is a strong asset.

Required skills

• HVDC
• FACTS
• Power Electronics
• PowerFactory
• PSSE
• PSCAD
• Load flow analysis
• Short‑circuit calculations
• Dynamic stability analysis

What we offer

• Permanent contract or freelance position.
• Attractive salary package with extensive fringe benefits.
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast‑growing company.
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities.