Managing Consultant - Power System Operations & Planning

WHO WE ARE   Magnus Energy helps organisations navigate the energy transition. As one of Europe’s leading energy consultancies, we support system operators, energy suppliers, regulatory authorities and many others from strategy through to delivery. From setting a new direction and reshaping organisations, to moving projects forward, delivering change and optimising operations.
Our diverse international team includes technical experts, programme managers, management consultants and pragmatic problem-solvers. With 17+ nationalities across five European hubs, we cover every aspect of the energy transition - working towards a secure, sustainable and affordable energy system, and a bright future for all.
WHAT YOU WILL DO   As a Managing Consultant - Power System Operations & Planning, you will help leading European energy organisations address increasingly complex operational and power-system challenges. You combine technical depth with strong client leadership and a commercial mindset.
You will work with leading TSOs, RCCs, DSOs and other energy-sector organisations on some of Europe's most complex operational and planning challenges arising from the energy transition and contribute to strengthening Magnus Energy’s capabilities in Power System Operations & Planning.
In addition, you will:
Lead client assignments related to operational planning, regional coordination, network modelling and power system studies, helping clients improve modelling quality, interoperability and planning processes, including CIM/CGMES-based information exchange.
Translate complex client challenges into practical technical solutions, clear project approaches and compelling proposals.
Perform and oversee transmission-network analyses, including load-flow and contingency studies, and review the quality of technical outputs.
Act as a trusted client contact and lead workshops, stakeholder discussions and technical work streams.
Identify commercial opportunities, develop proposals and contribute actively to winning new work and expanding client relationships.
Coach consultants and specialists, ensure delivery quality and support knowledge transfer across the team.
Develop and share reusable methodologies, analytical approaches, automation and thought leadership.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR   We are looking for an experienced technical consultant or power-system professional who combines strong expertise with excellent consulting, leadership and commercial skills. You are comfortable leading assignments independently, engaging senior stakeholders and turning technical insight into client value.
You bring:
A BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems or a closely related discipline.
Approximately 8-10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an energy or power-system consultancy. Relevant experience within a TSO, RCC, DSO or technology provider is also welcomed.
Strong knowledge of power system operations and operational-planning processes, preferably including regional coordination processes, network modelling, load-flow analysis, contingency analysis. and power-system data exchange.
Demonstrated experience leading technical client assignments, project teams or substantial work streams.
A track record of translating client needs into solutions and contributing to proposals, business development or account growth.
Hands-on experience with Python or another scripting or programming language.
Professional proficiency in English, (minimum C1). Fluency in Dutch, German French or another European language is preferred and you have the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
Good to have:

Experience with DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSS®E, Pandapower or comparable power-system analysis software.

Experience with dynamic studies, distribution-network modelling or data-quality and validation workflows.
Knowledge of CIM/CGMES, Network Code profiles and power-system data exchange.
An established network across consultancies, TSOs, RCCs, DSOs, technology providers or related European energy organisations.
WHAT WE OFFER   Why choose Magnus Energy?
A stimulating working environment:  an team of around 120 consultants and experts. All motivated professionals who respect each other and want to learn from each other. No egos, but commitment and fun.
A truly international team . Our international team with 25+ nationalities works from offices in Naarden, (the Netherlands) and satellite offices in Cologne (Germany), Brussels (Belgium),…