System Development Analyst

ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders.

If you are interested in having an active role in the energy transition, you should consider joining ENTSO-E. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon-neutral power system. At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world's largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe's overall economy, today and in the future

The System Development Analyst works full time in the ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels in the SD section, reporting directly to one of the System Development managers. There are 3 open positions in the section, one with a focus on system modelling, one on adequacy and one on long-term planning.

The System Modelling team oversees data collections for Seasonal Outlooks, European Resource Adequacy Assessment, Ten-Year Network Development Plan, and the Grid Map. The team oversees the quality and consistency of data, which plays a critical role for studies, and liaise with TSOs to gather the data. This includes managing tools and platforms defining how data are collected to provide the required models and supporting users from a technical perspective.

The Long-Term Planning team oversees the preparation and development of the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) package, including development of Scenarios, System Needs study, Offshore Network Development Plan (ONDP), Cost-Benefit Analysis and other supporting studies covering timeframes from 5 years ahead to around 30 years ahead.

The Adequacy team oversees preparation of adequacy assessments, covering time frames from several months ahead (Seasonal Outlooks) to several years ahead (European Resource Adequacy Assessment-ERAA). The team handles complex and agile workstreams, suggesting simplifications and other approaches to be used by downstream projects.

All activities of these 3 teams strongly interface with each other through the projects of the System Development section.

The role is based in ENTSO-E's office in Brussels. Travelling limited to 2-5 times per year (approximately 2 days each) may be required.

Your responsibilities

The System Modelling / Adequacy / Long-Term Planning Analysts contribute to the Association work mainly by supporting studies, some with a stronger focus on data collection and preparation, others on the studies themselves to support the development and the implementation of new methodologies, i.e. the modelling of various aspects in the market/grid long-term simulations.

As Analyst, you can expect guidance from other team members to perform your tasks. The Analyst is expected to provide support and actively contribute to various tasks of the team. You can also be asked to take the lead on some specific aspects/projects. The tasks can evolve, depending on the priorities in the teams and in the section.

Responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the evolution of priorities and projects. Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical support and key inputs to data collections or projects
• Contributing to the preparation of data collections whether by configuring the tools or improving the documentation explaining what is expected from data correspondents (TSOs)
• Supporting the development of methodologies such as Economic Viability Assessment, Cost-Benefit Analysis and Multi-Sectorial integration
• Supporting innovation to improve tools and/or modelling approaches to achieve higher quality and improve efficiency
• Proactively looking for opportunities to improve communication, processes, and models, under guidance from more senior colleagues
• Drafting technical documentation and reports
• Supporting the quality assurance / quality control process to assess the plausibility of datasets, which requires to develop metrics and visuals, using state-of-the-art data analytic techniques and sound understanding of what studies are modelling
• Supporting internal communications with Steering Groups, Regional Groups and/or other expert level groups at ENTSO-E
• Preparing and moderating ENTSO-E meetings, incl. preparing agendas, session files, presentations, and decisions, drafting minutes, tracking actions and following up to closeout actions.

Your profile

The System Development Analyst requires the following skills and abilities:

• University degree, preferably in electrical engineering or energy engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in the electricity sector is an asset.
• Good knowledge of the energy sector. Good understanding of European energy landscape from a technical, regulatory, policy and market perspective.
• Experience in scripting with Python is an asset in the 3 teams as our software landscape is made of a blend of industrial tools and scripts.
• Strong project management skills - proven ability to plan, organise and establish priorities. Taking initiative, showing vision, and delivering.
• Good understanding of modelling, ideally applied to electricity market. Experience in optimisation models for large scale power system studies is a plus.
• Comfortable to get familiar with complex technical studies and able to see the helicopter view and interdependencies between projects, as well communicate on key benefits and risk mitigation actions to senior decision makers and external stakeholders. Experience in working with complex datasets and automated quality checks is a plus.
• Team player with ability to self-prioritise and adapt to new priorities.
• Fast learner and able to adapt easily to a continuously changing work environment. Eager to take coordination initiative and facilitate consensus.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting with competing deadlines.
• Motivation to work in a multi-cultural environment and to contribute to the European energy transition.
• Positive mindset aligned with the values of ENTSO-E: Team, Trust, Future-thinking, Integrity and Excellence.

Our offer

Our people are truly at the heart of our association. You will be part of a multinational and multi-cultural environment, with colleagues from over 30 different nationalities. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce which allows us to create an environment where we learn from each other and develop together. We strongly believe in continuous learning and offer a broad range of training and development opportunities to our employees. We are a hybrid workplace and offer a maximum of flexibility enabling to have a good balance between remote working (from Belgium) and engaging physically with colleagues.

We offer market competitive compensation and an extensive benefit package, with excellent insurance coverage for you and direct family members (such as hospitalization, supplemental medical plan). You will benefit from group insurance and travel insurance. You will have the opportunity to participate in a Flexible Benefits Plan to choose for those benefits that create the best value for you.

Additionally, we offer employees from our TSO Members the chance to apply for secondment opportunities, further enriching your experience and expanding your horizons.

Interested?

Please submit your application no later than 19th of December 2024 consisting of a curriculum vitae and a motivational letter on the ENTSO-E career site. Replies will be handled in strictest confidence.

ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or political beliefs.