Senior Energy Systems Expert

The energy transition needs you as Senior Energy Systems Expert  

Together we are working on developing products for calculations in the distribution network. We are developing and maintaining 3 products, supporting short-term and long-term calculations in System Operations. We are creating the energy grid of the future, for everyone, with everyone. And as Energy Systems Expert, you can play your part in this. Your role will involve: 

• develop and improve our products  

• add features into our existing products 

• oversee and solve complex analytical problems  

• think critically, open for new ideas and eager to learn about the developing software products for the energy sector. 

You complete our network 

Did you know that Alliander is made up of different companies? Together with Liander, Qirion, Qterra, Dep, Firan and Entrnce, we develop and manage the energy grid for millions of people in the Netherlands. And in the light of the current energy transition, that is no easy task. We are realising this transition with a large group of talented professionals.  Thanks to them, we have every confidence that we will be able to safeguard the Netherlands’ energy future. Together with you, we will make this happen. 

You will be working at our Liander business unit Liander. Here you will share responsibility for managing and maintaining energy networks, like the electricity and gas grids. This is how we deliver energy to households, businesses and other clients. 

Developing innovative applications is only possible with the right motivation. We offer an inspiring working environment that will energise you in your day-to-day work. The System Operations department is made up of smart and committed professionals. Grid Operations and Analytics (GOAT) is a multidisciplinary DevOps team consisting of software developers,  energy specialists, product owner and scrum master. Together we are working on developing products for calculations in the distribution network. We are developing and maintaining 3 products, supporting short-term and long-term calculations in System Operations. 

You energise our network   

Contributing to the digitalisation of the energy transition. With your talent and strengths, you can do that at our company. Will you contribute with your innovative solutions? We are looking in particular for a candidate with:  

• Bachelor or university degree in electrical engineering, energy technology, control engineering, mechanical engineering or physics. 

• At least 4 years experience with power system calculations, such as state estimation, power flow or short-circuit calculations. 

• Understanding of network topology and security concepts for high, medium or low voltage networks. 

• At least 3 years programming experience in Python. 

• Experience or willingness to learn how to writing and maintain automatic tests. This includes Unit Tests, Integration Tests, End-to-End Tests that are run or started from the CI/CD pipelines. 

Attractive salary and benefits package<