Grid Operations Developer - Stability & Dynamics

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Your contribution to TenneT

The electrical power system is in the middle of a transition that is significantly increasing the complexity of system operations. This change is driven by political, regulatory, environmental and technological background. Therefore, System Operations needs to be prepared for the challenges ahead by influencing future regulation and relevant stakeholders, by contributing to national & international activities, identifying future needs for innovations, developing ingenious concepts and knowledge to ensure TenneT is prepared to also operate the future power system with the same level of reliability and security, as we have today!

In the department of System Operation you contribute directly to these challenges by identifying the future needs and taking initiative for necessary developments as well as contributing to the challenges of today. You promote innovation and propose improvements for system operations in close collaboration with many internal and external as well as national and international stakeholders.

Power systems are evolving, and synchronous generation is increasingly replaced by inverter-based resources (IBRs). This shift leads to amplified and accelerated grid dynamics and an increased need for stability monitoring in system operations to ensure grid security at all times.

• You will contribute to innovative solutions for monitoring and analysis of various aspects of grid stability to be used in the control room of TenneT. In this way, you will directly contribute to improving grid security of the Dutch and European power systems
• You will directly contribute to the ongoing Dynamic Security Assessment (DSA) developments within TenneT
• You will contribute to grid resilience developments, such as inertia and system strength monitoring and utilization of wide-area equipment (PMUs, WAMS, WAMPAC…).
• You will closely cooperate with several departments on various stability initiatives (System Operations, Energy System Planning, Control Room of the Future…)
• You connect with the relevant process owners internal and external to system operations to provide a full picture about the challenges ahead for a stable future system operation.
• You will be given an opportunity to participate in national and international working groups (Entso-e, CIGRE, IEEE…) to bring these important aspects of future system operation forward and to propose relevant and innovative solutions through collaboration with relevant technical partners (market parties, developers, equipment manufacturers and other TSOs)
• You will be involved in future developments on grid stability & dynamics within TenneT SOP

Your profile and background

• Master or PhD in electrical/power system engineering (grid stability/dynamics focus is a benefit)
• Good understanding of power systems and/or power electronics is needed
• Experience in working for a grid operator in the field of system operations or development would be highly welcomed
• Some experience with power system analysis software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory and/or PSS/e is a must-have
• Some experience with coding and automation/scripting is needed (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R…). Knowledge of Python specifically is a benefit, particularly in the context of power systems
• You are a responsible and proactive individual with good working ethics. Furthermore, you are a curious person who likes to work on technically complex topics and be intellectually challenged
• A positive attitude towards working in an international team is of high importance; connection is key for you to succeed
• You have the ambition to learn and develop yourself and drive the energy transition together with your colleagues
• Very good verbal/writing skills in English are mandatory. Knowledge of Dutch can be beneficial

In our online-application-form you can apply within only some minutes as long as this job is posted. Afterwards we screen your application and get back to you as soon as possible. Our selection process consists of maximum two interviews.

For further questions regarding the recruiting process please contact: Shannon Martina People | Corporate Recruiter +31 6 418 652 58 For questions relating to the position:Dominique ErnstHead System OperationsDominique.Ernst@tennet.eu

Our recruiting process

Our offer

We are family friendly and flexible Health - your basis Modern working environment Attractive remuneration and social benefits Personal development

This will be our challenge

System Operations secures the reliability by continuity of transport services, system services and market facilitation 24/7. Our reliability ranks among the highest in the world. This can only be sustained if we are a well-designed process driven unit. Process management, development and continuous improvement of processes and systems is therefore relevant.

Additional information

The weekly working time is 40 hoursType of contract is indefiniteSalary scale 8, €3879 - €7660Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English.

Salary

3879 € - 7660 €

TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.

TenneT is an equal opportunity employer for ALL and is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for recruitment, promotion and employment regardless of their ethnic origin, skin colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual identity, marital/family status.

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We are family friendly and flexible

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