We are the people behind Ireland's electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that's not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that's just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
As a Senior Engineer, you will form part of the Transmission Power System Planning function and will carry out a range of power system studies and analyses to investigate the impact of customer connections on the transmission grid and assessing the impact of these connections on the wider system. You will analyse the outcome of analysis and propose solutions where appropriate, prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholder engagement and contribute to justifying investments decisions in the transmission grid. The role holder will support the functions processes designed to achieve regulated energy targets and stakeholder needs in line with company strategy.
The Team
The Transmission Power System Planning function is responsible for designing the connection methods for generation and demand customers who wish to connect to the electricity system and assessing the impact of these connections on the wider system. We identify the needs on the system, develop a range of reinforcement options and contribute to justifying investments decisions which ensure that the transmission grid is meeting the reliability and performance standards as well as supporting the renewable ambition and climate change targets.
About you
Successful candidates will have:An engineering degree, typically with 4+ years experience of power systemsDemonstrated experience in carrying out power system modelling and analysis using power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, and Plexos.Awareness of energy targets and ambitions for decarbonisation of the energy sector.Good, developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Self-motivation, enthusiasm and the capability to deliver in the context of changing parameters/requirements.A passion for delivering on our vision and strategy. If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter (in one document). We want to hear from you. Closing date for applications
13th December 2024
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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