Planning & Analysis Specialist

As a Grid Planning & Analysis Specialist, you provide the analytical basis for future network design and investment decisions within the EHV networks (220/380 kV) and work in the Grid Solutions team within the Design division.

You translate complex system analyses into clear recommendations and work closely with internal departments, regulators, and regional partners to substantiate network development, congestion, and investment choices.

• Completed higher professional or university degree in electrical engineering.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of infrastructures and network designs and experience with system studies.
• Several years, preferably >10 years, of relevant experience in modeling and analyzing network designs using tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, Vision, and scripting (e.g., Python).
• Strong analytical skills for problem analysis and assessing the feasibility of technical solutions.
• Experience with quality assurance and making trade-offs regarding conflicting interests to create support.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Persuasiveness, good judgment, and the ability to build connections in stressful situations.
• Skill in managing complexity and making timely, goal-oriented decisions.

• Analyzing system developments, identifying bottlenecks, and developing grid and non-grid solutions.
• Conduct and lead grid planning and system studies to determine future system needs and evaluate potential network development pathways.
• Developing and maintaining regional grid visions and planning perspectives, together with grid operators, based on Investment Plan analyses, congestion studies, scenario assessments, and stakeholder insights.
• Developing and maintaining national network visions, taking into account developments such as offshore wind, (potential) nuclear energy, industry, and interconnections.
• Providing the analytical substantiation for network investment decisions (TollGate 1): identifying system bottlenecks, assessing alternative solutions, and supporting prioritization.
• Performing grid calculations for investment decisions and assessing future system behavior with regard to current flows, short-circuit values, reactive power, contingency analysis, and system stability.
• Contribute to harmonised methodologies, planning standards, and analytical frameworks for consistent network development across all project phases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and on-call services in collaboration with Onshore and Offshore, and support projects with clear design documentation and expertise.

• Permanent employment with a probationary period of two months.
• 8% holiday allowance and 6% end-of-year bonus.
• 43 vacation days per year (full-time).
• Solid pension scheme through ABP; the organization pays 70% of the premium.
• Additional secondary employment benefits such as contributions towards health insurance, internet allowance, and sports compensation.
• Hybrid working with an internet and home work allowance.
• Support for vitality with a contribution towards a sports subscription and health facilities.
• Development opportunities through internal training programs and opportunities to further expand knowledge and skills.
• Pre-employment screening: at least a Certificate of Good Conduct; for some positions, a more extensive screening may be required.
• Onboarding: two days of joint introduction with all new colleagues, followed by team-oriented onboarding activities.
• Work location and activities vary; switching between the office, control room, and fieldwork may occur.

The organization translates strategy into a future-proof vision for the energy system and determines what is needed to ensure security of supply and system integrity.

The Design division provides direction for system choices, designs the foundation for future energy infrastructure, and creates scope for accelerated implementation in alignment with customers and public stakeholders.

The Grid Solutions team works on the EHV grid (220/380 kV) and collaborates closely with departments such as Operations, Onshore and Offshore, grid operators, government authorities, regulators, and regional energy partners to prepare and support investment projects.

The organizational culture emphasizes ownership, courage, and connection, celebrates diversity, encourages curiosity, and provides space for responsibility and collaboration on an inclusive, sustainable energy future.