Specialist for the optimisation of the transmission grid (80%-100%) (temporary)

Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

For our team in Aarau, we are looking from 1 January 2025 for 12 months for a

Specialist for the optimisation of the transmission grid (80%-100%) (temporary) - 1105

Ensure that electricity flows in Switzerland

In this exciting position, you will independently drive the development of functionalities in the area of decision support for real-time operation and forward planning of the transmission grid. You will have the following tasks:

• Development of applications for decision support (Power Flow, Contingency Analysis, Optimal Power Flow): Conceptualisation, creation of technical specifications and testing
• Project responsibility and close collaboration with various specialists
• Integration of the applications for decision support with the energy management system (EMS)

This is how you make the difference

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an independent, analytical way of working for this versatile position. You also have the following:

• A degree in engineering (e.g. electrical engineering, energy science, control engineering, operations research or similar) and an open mind for interdisciplinary activities
• Initial experience in the areas of modelling, simulation and optimisation of power systems
• Experienced in working with data and programming skills (MATLAB, Python or comparable)
• Very good knowledge of German or English

How we inspire you

We offer varied and exciting tasks in a company that is unique in Switzerland. You will also benefit from the following advantages:

• Comprehensive insight into the electricity industry and its challenges, as well as in-depth insights into the development of the grid of the future
• Versatile and exciting tasks in a company that is unique in Switzerland
• Flexible working hours in a motivated team
• 25-30 working days holiday and company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• State-of-the-art working environment in the immediate vicinity of Aarau railway station
• Upon completion of the temporary position, opportunities to continue working for the company can be discussed if desired

Let us introduce ourselves

The business unit Market is Swissgrid's operational hub. The experienced specialists are responsible for transmission system operation and the markets for ancillary services. They also operate the congestion management at the Swiss borders and play an active role in shaping the development of the electricity market in Switzerland and Europe. At the heart of the Swiss electricity supply, in the Swissgrid control centre, various teams monitor and control the electricity flows in the grid around the clock.

Our Operational Decision Support team is responsible for the development and operation of applications for operational decision support, in close cooperation with the internal IT.