Power Systems Engineer

Location/s: Dusseldorf, DE
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

Mott MacDonald is expanding its energy business in Germany and is seeking a Principal Power system study Engineer to support the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects across Germany and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is energised by the challenge of building a specialist power systems capability in Germany. You will contribute to major grid reinforcement, renewable integration and interconnection projects supporting the energy transition.

As a Principal Power System Studies Engineer, you will undertake technical studies to support transmission and distribution network planning, design and operation. You will work closely with utilities, developers and multidisciplinary engineering teams across Europe

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Deliver power system studies for transmission and distribution projects
• Perform load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability and contingency studies
• Assess grid code connections and compliance requirements for renewable energy and energy storage projects
• Develop network models and technical reports
• Support grid connection applications and compliance assessments