Power Systems Engineer, GR

Do you want to make a positive impact? Are you interested in helping us achieve our vision of a highly efficient grid that powers a cleaner planet? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment surrounded by colleagues who are creative, focused and mission-driven? If so, read on to see if this might be the job you have been dreaming about.

We are in the energy transition business. At Smart Wires, we reimagine the grid with innovative technology and analytics that provide a controllable and optimized power system. This will enable renewable energy adoption and consumer electrification at the pace and scale required for a net zero world.

With commitment to accelerating the energy transition, we are determined to achieve our mission to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world. Come join our team!

Smart Wires is currently looking for a Power Systems Engineer based in Athens, Greece (EU), to support our Analytics team as a Permanent Contractor.

The Position

Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with SmartValve, our modular two-way power flow control technology and grid enhancement solutions.

The Smart Wires Analytics team is reimagining how power system planning can be done in an optimal and reproducible way. Our current opportunities lie at the intersection of Power System Modeling and Analysis, Software Engineering, and Data Analytics.

This role involves working closely with other Smart Wires teams based globally, coordinating with both external and internal stakeholders, and engaging with Customers to provide guidance and support. Qualified candidates are optimistic, energetic, excellent communicators, and thrive when working as part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create reproducible power-flow, steady-state, dynamic and EMT studies, real-time simulations, and production-cost studies for customer transmission systems.
• Contribute to the integration of Smart Wires' products into the planning and operations of electrical systems via tool and model development.
• Conduct testing and validation of models and applications to ensure high quality and reliable performance.
• Identify new applications for Smart Wires' technology via customer engagement and participation in regional and regulatory processes and work with the sales team to realize these applications
• Collaborate with the product development team to improve existing products and develop new products.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, preferably with an emphasis in Power Systems.
• Proficient in at least one industry-standard programming high-level scientific computing languages, preferably Python and C.
• Familiarity with code version control and related tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile and Git).
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation, including user manuals and technical specifications.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiatives.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as part of technical groups in multiple continents and diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience, with a preference for model and automation development within power systems.
• Proficient in transmission system analysis (e.g., PSLF, PSS/e, PowerWorld, PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP-RV).
• Sound knowledge of relevant planning criteria that involves determining the optimal configuration, operation and expansion of the transmission system while preserving system security and reliability (knowledge of FACTS devices is a plus).

Location

• This role is located at the Smart Wires Greek office in Athens. You are expected to spend at least two days a week (i.e., 40%) in the office, coordinating with the Team. After the first six months, you may discuss the amount of office presence with your manager.