Power System Project Engineer

About Us

Zaphiro is a Swiss deep tech company at the forefront of Smart Grid innovation. We help public distribution system operators monitor and automate their electrical networks with unmatched precision using advanced software that is compatible with both our own equipment and that of our partners.

Our patented D-PMU platform SynchroGuard converts raw data into actionable insights: real-time monitoring, DER control, fault management and predictive analytics. Our software is modular, scalable and fully interoperable with existing systems and can leverage data from third party devices.

Job Summary:

The Power System Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution and support of customer projects, with a focus on grid modelling, system configuration, commissioning and post-delivery maintenance. This role involves collaboration with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and long-term system performance. Activities are performed in cooperation with the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Project execution phase

-Grid model management: interact with customers to create, validate and maintain the electrical grid model throughout the project lifecycle

-System Commissioning:

• Configure software platform services to provide grid analytics based on real-time measurements
• Participate in hardware configuration (on site when required)
• Validate real-time measurements, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate with internal experts or customers to resolve issues.
• Issue the commissioning report

-SCADA integration support: assist with SCADA system integration to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability

Post-delivery phase

-Training & Knowledge Transfer: participate in customer training sessions to ensure effective system handover and user understanding

-System Maintenance: provide remote support to maintain our systems in operation by:

• Performing bug analysis and troubleshooting, involving developers where required
• Define and maintain SQL-based alerts to automatically monitor system performance and detect grid events, enabling fast identification of anomalies and improving overall platform reliability.

-Reporting & Documentation: issue technical reports to be delivered to customer, such as grid congestion reports, power quality reports

-Feedback & Continuous Improvement:

• Proactively provide feedback and lessons learned to product and sales teams
• Contribute to the improvement of tools, features, and customer proposals based on project experience
• Document tools and solutions for scaling of the project engineering team

In addition to his work on customer projects, the candidate could contribute to R&D activities, improvement of efficiency and performance of teams' processes and tools, performance of customer-studies, ...

Requirements:

• Master's degree in
  electrical engineering
  or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of power system operation and analysis.
• Experience with
  Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Willingness to learn and contribute across multiple project phases.
• Knowledge of
  Distribution System State Estimation
  is a strong plus.
• Experience with grid modelling tools or network simulation environments is a plus (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactor, pandapower...).
• Knowledge of SQL is a plus
• Professional experience with a Distribution System Operator is a plus.

What We Offer

• Being part of a company committed in heart and mind to contribute to a sustainable future
• Flexible work location and hours, with a minimum of 3 days per week in presence in Renens

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