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 Capacity & Congestion Management team in Aarau, we are looking for an outstanding personality with the will to make a key contribution to the Swiss electricity supply of the future. We look forward to receiving your application as:
Senior Specialist Capacity & Congestion Management (80-100%) in Aarau
Participate in the power supply in Switzerland
In this exciting and challenging role, you will be part of an international team whose main task is to develop congestion management. This involves ensuring stable grid operations – whilst at the same time optimising our grid infrastructure for the national and international power market. Today – and in the future!
You will play a central role in guaranteeing the future supply of electricity in Switzerland. You will be involved in an international project to determine Switzerland’s future electricity import and export possibilities. You will represent the project for Swissgrid from day one: from the international design and negotiation phase right through to implementation. You will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Managing and contributing to internal development and implementation projects, and taking responsibility for the design of the relevant concepts
- Representing Swissgrid’s interests in international working groups and committees
- Ensuring internal strategic coordination and the transfer of information to senior management and national authorities
- Liaising – as part of a development department – between development, the operational teams and IT
- Coordinating the drafting of cooperation agreements, service level agreements and contractual regulations
This is how you make the difference
For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated and structured individual with an outstanding track record of success and solid experience. Ideally, we require someone with an excellent analytical mindset, a constant drive to work independently on new topics, and the ability to manoeuvre successfully in a complex political and technical international environment. You are a team player and show great commitment and dedication. You must also have the following:
- Master’s degree or equivalent educational background in a scientific, economic or engineering field
- Several years of professional experience in the area of electrical energy systems, the energy industry or in the transmission system operator environment
- Experience in the management and coordination of interdisciplinary projects
- A strong understanding of Switzerland’s role in the European energy system and the international European power market
- Knowledge of load flow-based grid studies would be an advantage
- Excellent MS Office user skills, especially regarding the presentation and transfer of information
- Excellent written and spoken English skills are a must
What you can expect
We give you the opportunity to carry out varied and exciting tasks within a company that is unique in Switzerland. In addition, you can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours (42 hours per week) including the possibility to work from home (up to 50%)
- 25–30 days of annual leave, as well as company holiday between Christmas and New Year
- A state-of-the-art work environment in the immediate vicinity of Aarau railway station
- Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension scheme
- Financial support and/or time off for internal or external training courses
About us
The Capacity & Congestion Management team consists of experienced engineers and market experts from a wide range of countries. We are at the forefront of strategic developments for the Swiss electricity market and congestion management. We also devise and implement operational procedures and market rules. Our constant aim is to maximise the efficiency and security of our grid. We remain in close contact and engage in dialogue with Swissgrid Grid Operations, Swissgrid IT and the supervisory authorities. The majority of our activities take place in an international environment.
Your Contact
Marlene Eve
Talent Acquisition
If you are interested, Marlene Eve will be pleased to receive your complete application documents. Please apply online via our career portal.
Swissgrid AG
Bleichemattstrasse 31
Postfach
5001 Aarau
Switzerland
hr@swissgrid.ch
www.swissgrid.ch
Phone +41 58 580 21 11
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