Network Operations Specialist (m/f/d)
VSE Verteilnetz GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of VSE AG and a member of the VSE Group. As a regional grid operator, we are responsible for operating the 110-kV and 35-kV power grids, including asset management, grid services, grid operations, and regulatory management. With a high level of expertise, we ensure a reliable supply and trouble-free operation—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Your Responsibilities
- Grid Control and Monitoring – You will be trained in the independent control and monitoring of our power grids and will take on the following tasks:
- Independent control and monitoring of the high-voltage grid of VSE Verteilnetz GmbH
- Independent control and monitoring of the high- and medium-voltage grids of SaKo partners
- Independent control and monitoring of the medium-voltage grid of energis-Netzgesellschaft mbH and other connected grid operators
- Coordinating fault-clearing measures in the above-mentioned grids as well as with neighboring grid operators and industrial customers
- Implementation of redispatch measures
- Operation and monitoring of the remote control system
- Back-office operational grid management — you will assist with current projects as needed, such as
- Performing various grid calculations (for n-1 compliance, changes to grid topology, or load and generation) using specialized software
- Project planning and implementation of new systems and their integration into the grid control system (switching sequences, reactive power control, internal control system programs, controllability checks for renewable energy plants, mapping of grid restoration and cascade in the control system)
- Projects of transmission system operators (e.g., ER Code), E.ON (e.g., battery storage)
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Dipl.-Ing./Master’s or Bachelor’s) or Master Craftsman/Technician training in Electrical Engineering—successfully completed and providing a solid technical foundation for the role
- Experience in grid operations—a basic understanding of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) grid management and grid operations, ideally in the public power supply sector, is a plus
- A passion for innovation and a willingness to learn — you remain curious, challenge the status quo, respond flexibly to change, and are committed to lifelong learning
- Willingness to work rotating shifts as needed – following successful onboarding
- Good English – fluent in both spoken and written English for group-wide and external collaboration
- Class B driver’s license — required for location- and project-related appointments
- Proficiency in MS Office — well-versed in the standard applications for management, planning, and analysis
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Stable employment
- Family-friendly company
- Health promotion and prevention
- Flexible work schedules
- Supplementary health insurance
- Support for continuing education and professional development
- Network within the E.ON Group
Contact
Aline Bost
Phone: 0681 607-1629
VSE Verteilnetz GmbH | Heinrich-Böcking-Straße 10-14 | 66121 Saarbrücken
www.vse-verteilnetz.de