Leading Expert - Energy Power Plant and Microgrid Control Technology | MRL Consulting

As a Leading Expert, you will drive innovation in energy power plant and microgrid control technologies, shaping product development and strategic roadmaps. You will collaborate with European utilities and partners to deliver scalable, 100MW+ projects and set industry standards. Your leadership will accelerate R&D across plant control domains while representing the company at key events. This role offers autonomy, international exposure, and opportunities to influence next-generation digital energy solutions.

• international, collaborative working environment
• extensive training and professional development opportunities, including language courses
• autonomy and responsibility within a highly skilled and growing team
• travel opportunities across Europe and China

• Lead R&D activities across plant control and microgrid technologies
• Develop innovative solutions aligned with European market and customer requirements
• Provide technical leadership for product development and technology roadmaps
• Collaborate with European power companies and strategic partners on technical initiatives
• Monitor industry trends and standards to identify opportunities for innovation
• Represent the organisation at relevant industry events and conferences

• 10+ years’ experience with PPC, MGCC and/or EMS
• Proven experience delivering new energy power plant and microgrid projects in Europe
• Strong knowledge of European safety standards and power plant environments
• Experience leading R&D for products or solutions deployed across multiple 100MW+ European projects
• Experience with Siemens or Schneider Electric solutions for microgrid control and integration is highly desirable
• Experience in power forecasting, power market analysis, VPP development or power system software would be advantageous
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience across international teams
• Fluent English and willingness to travel across Europe and occasionally China

• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• clear communication
• Power Plant Controllers (PPC)
• Microgrid Controllers (MGCC)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)