Lead Power System Engineer (m/w/d)

Energy is a valuable asset! ILF supports clients worldwide to execute large-scale projects across private and public sectors focused on the generation, storage, and transmission of electricity supplied from a variety of renewable energies. In this way, we are actively promoting a shift towards sustainable energy for present and future generations.

Join us within our Power Transmission & Distribution team as Lead Power System Engineer (m/w/d) with relevant industrial experience to lead and supervise system studies.

The ideal candidate already comes with experience in a team leader role and a very good understanding of the power and energy system modelling context. The candidate should furthermore take an active role in further developing the power systems team and lead on sales activities in this area.

In our interdisciplinary project teams you will work on projects for a sustainable power supply with high shares of renewable energies. Typical projects include energy transmission and distribution systems, grid connection of Solar PV, Wind, Hybrid and BESS power plants, and green hydrogen plants.

The team is based in our Munich office; however, the option of working in our Fontainebleau (France), Madrid (Spain), Bremen, Essen, Berlin or Hamburg office will be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and quality check Power System Studies
• Network modelling of full national transmission grids, local distribution and industrial grids, island grids or large-scale off-grid hybrid systems
• Liaison between system studies, network design and energy system modelling
• Prepare, check and approve detailed technical reports
• Mentor, coach and develop team members
• Project management of complete study projects as well as of work packages
• Provide support for proposal preparation
• Liaise and communicate effectively with team, clients and stakeholders

Benefits

• Traditional modern culture with unbureaucratic dynamic and collaborative flat hierarchies
• Profit sharing with employees, reward for recommendations and publications, Excellence Awards for outstanding projects
• Support for environmental and health initiatives: mobile and flexible work, generous special leave allowance, bike leasing, Job Ticket, gym allowance, ergonomic work areas, eyewear cost coverage, Employee Assistance Program (customized by country)

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization
• At least seven years of relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of power network simulations: Grid Integration Studies, Steady state studies, Dynamic and transient simulations, Grid Code compliance, Power quality/harmonics studies and filter design
• Software experience in DIgSilent PowerFactory, PSS/E, NEPLAN, ETAP, and/or PSCAD
• Experience with Energy System Master Planning with PLEXOS, grid connection of renewable energy plants and large-scale battery storage systems, high voltage and extra high voltage systems, knowledge of typical components of high- and medium-voltage systems
• Knowledge of power system protection schemes and devices
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German or French is a benefit
• Experience in a consulting environment is a benefit
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and reliably in a team
• Focus on quality and ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in email correspondence, technical report writing and presentations
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, often on multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable with international travel for meetings and presentations

Contact

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Equal Opportunity Statement

We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic background, gender, religion, ideology, disability, age, or sexual identity. All candidates are considered on their fit and passion for the role.