Lead Power System Engineer; m​/w​/d

Lead Power System Engineer (m/w/d)

ILF supports clients worldwide to execute large‑scale projects across private and public sectors focusing on the generation, storage, and transmission of electricity from renewable energies, promoting the shift towards sustainable sources.

• 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

• Tradition meets modern:
  As a medium‑size family business, our culture is unbureaucratic, dynamic, and collaborative with flat hierarchies, combining long‑standing tradition with innovative approaches and the latest technologies.
• Profit sharing with employees, rewards for recommendations and technical publications, and Excellence Awards for outstanding projects.
• Part of a vision that drives the energy transition, promotes environmental protection, and improves quality of life.
• Health and environmental care through a mobile and flexible work offer, generous special leave allowance, bike leasing, job ticket, gym allowance, comfortable working areas, co‑payment for prescription eyewear, and an Employee Assistance Program (customized per country).

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization.
• At least seven years of relevant experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of power network simulations, including grid integration studies, steady‑state studies, dynamic and transient simulations, grid code compliance, power quality/harmonics studies, filter design, and software skills in DIgSilent Power Factory, PSS/E, NEPLAN, ETAP, and/or PSCAD.
• Experience in Energy System Master Planning with PLEXOS, grid connection of renewable energy plants and large‑scale battery storage systems (BESS), high‑voltage and extra‑high‑voltage systems, typical high‑ and medium‑voltage system components, and power‑system protection schemes and devices.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German or French is a benefit.
• Previous consulting environment experience is a benefit.
• Ability to work flexibly, independently, and reliably within a team.
• Focus on quality and excellence of deliverables for project reports and proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for email, technical report writing, and presentations.
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally for meetings and/or presentations.

We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic background, gender, religion, ideology, disability, age, or sexual identity. The main factors are fit within the team and passion for the job.