Lead Power System Engineer

International Travel: Up to 30% worldwide

Turner Lovell is a trusted recruitment partner for leaders in the energy sector, dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by placing top-tier technical experts into impactful roles. We are currently supporting a global consultancy with a unique footprint in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, delivering strategic and technical solutions to complex power system challenges. Their international team contributes to projects shaping the secure, sustainable, and economic operation of tomorrow’s power grids.

We are now seeking a Power System Operations Expert to support ambitious grid transformation initiatives and the integration of renewables into transmission networks worldwide.

Your Role:

Join a team of engineers and advisors working on the real-time and long-term security, sustainability, and reliability of power systems. Your mission: enable seamless renewable energy integration and support operational planning and market integration in energy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and define operational principles and control strategies for transmission systems
• Create and validate models for power system studies (load flow, short circuit, etc.)
• Conduct dynamic simulations for stability analysis (voltage, frequency)
• Perform grid code compliance and connection studies for renewable assets
• Evaluate system reliability, capacity calculation, balancing, and operational security
• Support business development by helping shape technical proposals and building client relationships

The Ideal Candidate:

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or similar
• 10+ years' experience in transmission system operation, balancing, and integration of renewables
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into practical insights
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as PowerFactory or PSSE
• Fluent in English and German
• Comfortable with international assignments and working in multicultural teams

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact international grid transformation projects
• Join a diverse and fast-growing global team of experts
• Ongoing development and training to stay ahead in the energy transition

If you’re ready to make a difference in global energy operations and bring your expertise to the heart of the transition, apply now and join a team that is shaping smarter, greener grids around the world.