Energy is a valuable asset! ILF supports clients worldwide in executing large-scale projects across private and public sectors focused on generating, storing, and transmitting electricity from renewable energies. We actively promote the shift towards sustainable energy sources for present and future generations.
Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as Lead Power System Engineer (m/w/d)
We are seeking an experienced team leader with a strong understanding of power and energy system modelling. The successful candidate will lead system studies, contribute to team development, and support sales activities in this domain.
Our interdisciplinary project teams work on sustainable power supply projects with high shares of renewables, including energy transmission and distribution systems, grid connections for Solar PV, Wind, Hybrid, BESS power plants, and green hydrogen facilities.
The team is based in our Munich office, with options for working in Fontainebleau (France), Madrid (Spain), Bremen, Essen, Berlin, or Hamburg for the right candidate.
Your responsibilities:
1. Lead, supervise, and ensure quality in Power System Studies
2. Model networks including national transmission grids, local distribution, industrial, island, and hybrid off-grid systems
3. Coordinate between system studies, network design, and energy system modelling
4. Prepare, review, and approve technical reports
5. Mentor and develop team members
6. Manage entire study projects and work packages
7. Support proposal development
8. Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders
Qualifications:
1. Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems
2. Minimum of seven years relevant experience
3. Expertise in power network simulations including:
* Dynamic and transient simulations
* Grid Code compliance
* Power quality and harmonic studies, filter design
* Software proficiency in DIgSilent PowerFactory, PSS/E, NEPLAN, ETAP, PSCAD
Experience in the following areas is advantageous:
* Energy System Master Planning with PLEXOS
* Grid connection of renewable energy and BESS
* High and Extra High Voltage Systems
* Knowledge of HV and MV system components
* Power system protection schemes and devices
1. Fluent in English; proficiency in German or French is a plus
2. Experience in consulting is beneficial
3. Ability to work independently, flexibly, and reliably in a team environment
4. Focus on quality and excellence in deliverables
5. Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations
6. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
7. Willingness to travel internationally for meetings and presentations
Additional Information:
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Your background, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation do not matter. What matters is your passion and fit for the role.
Join us in engineering excellence! We are a medium-sized family business with about 400 employees, operating worldwide with a long-standing tradition and innovative approaches in the energy sector.
Location: ILF Germany, Bremen Office
Start Date: Immediately
For questions, please contact us.
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