Electricity Grids and Security Analyst

Overview

The role involves leading technical, analytical, and modelling work on power systems, grid modernisation, and electricity security. It also includes analysing developments in congestion management, grid connection processes, and strategic grid planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Division’s technical, analytical and modelling work on power systems, grid modernisation (transmission and distribution), and electricity security.
• Lead analytical work on the system integration of emerging sources of electricity demand and generation, with a focus on operational security, reliability and resilience.
• Analyse developments in congestion management, grid connection processes, and strategic grid planning across key power markets.
• Monitor innovations and operational practices aimed at enabling more efficient use of grids, including Grid Ehancing Technologies (GETs), digital solutions, and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to the delivery of the IEA’s Electricity Security programme and to drafting grid-related content for the IEA’s Electricity report and other relevant ESM publications.
• Engage with key industry stakeholders; support preparations as needed for meetings of IEA standing committees, working parties and other groups as required; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings.

Required Experience

At least five years to seven years of direct power systems work experience in the electricity industry, economic consulting, grid technology companies, or at an electric regulatory agency working on transmission or distribution networks, system operation, energy management and related fields. Experience with network planning and operational practices aimed at enhancing the efficiency and utilisation of existing infrastructure is desirable. Experience with power system modelling, such as steady‑state network modelling, dynamic and transient stability modelling, or grid planning and expansion studies, would be an advantage. Experience with SQL or Power Query is an asset. Solid knowledge of relevant coding languages (e.g. Python). Experience with relevant grid modelling software (e.g. PowerFactory, PSS, PSCAD) would be an advantage.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree or PhD in Electrical / Power / Energy Systems Engineering, Energy Economics, Physics or a related discipline.

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