R&D Scientist in Power Grid Reliability & Stability Modelling

Salary: 1000 - 1360 PLN/day on B2B

Work model: hybrid from Kraków (1-2 days per week from the office)

Why choose this offer?

• You can expect a flexible work organization
• The international work environment will give you the opportunity to interact with the English language on a daily basis
• The Jit community will bring you a nice time during regular integration meetings
• Work on cutting-edge technologies supporting the global energy transition
• Collaborate with international teams and industry experts

Project

We are seeking a Research Scientist specializing in power system stability and reliability to support the development of next-generation grid technologies. You will become part of an innovative and multidisciplinary R&D team, working on advanced solutions that help shape the future of sustainable energy systems. In this role, you will bridge scientific research with practical engineering, developing, testing, and validating technologies that support the global energy transition.

What you will be doing

• Lead and contribute to research and development initiatives focused on building mathematical models and simulation frameworks for assessing the reliability and stability of modern power systems with increasing levels of renewable and distributed energy resources.
• Work closely with international teams of researchers and engineers to address complex real-world challenges through advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical methods.
• Generate and evaluate innovative ideas for the design, execution, and application of numerical simulations, transforming promising concepts into validated prototypes with business value.
• Explore and develop solutions that combine physical and mathematical power system models with emerging technologies such as optimization methods, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Apply a multidisciplinary approach to simulation studies, utilizing industry-standard tools while also developing and implementing new simulation algorithms and methodologies.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the organization, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices across teams and functions.
• Cooperate with external stakeholders, including universities, research institutions, open-source communities, technology vendors, and startup ecosystems.
• Present and disseminate research results through technical reports, scientific publications, conference contributions, and intellectual property activities.

Expected competences

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, Power Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience in developing mathematical and analytical models for electrical power systems.
• Proven background in designing, executing, and evaluating numerical simulations for power system studies.
• Practical experience with power system modeling and simulation platforms such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ATP, MATLAB/Simulink, or comparable tools.
• Programming skills extending beyond Python, for example in C++, C#, Java, Rust, or similar languages.
• Track record of collaborative work, innovation, and the ability to contribute strategically within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, research excellence, and professional growth.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

In addition, the following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience applying Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence techniques in combination with simulation-driven engineering and analysis.
• Knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) environments and performance optimization techniques for computationally intensive simulations.
• Experience using mathematical power system models for optimization, decision-making, or advanced control applications.
• Broader software engineering expertise, including areas such as architecture, testing, development practices, or system design.

Client – why choose this particular client from the Jit portfolio?

Our Client is an established global technology leader driving the digital transformation and innovation required to accelerate the transition toward a carbon-neutral future . Serving customers across the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors, they provide cutting-edge solutions and services across the entire energy value chain. The organization is actively evolving the worlds energy systems to make them more sustainable, flexible, and secure, while precisely balancing social, environmental, and economic value. With a proven track record and an unparalleled installed technological base spanning well over 100 countries, the company operates on a massive global scale.

About Jit Team

The Human Factor of IT - it’s not just a slogan, it’s a philosophy. The foundation of Jit Team is people, which is why we prioritise you. We employ over 770 experienced experts , to whom we offer developmental projects, a wide range of benefits, and a proprietary professional development programme. Together with clients from around the world, we create innovative IT solutions delivered by highly specialised and efficient teams.

Behind our maxim are also charitable and educational activities. We support schools, universities, and educational institutions by conducting workshops, running educational projects, sponsoring events, and donating learning equipment. We offer internships that help launch careers in IT. We support water rescuers and hospitals by providing the necessary equipment. We also support numerous charitable organisations helping people in need, children, and the elderly. We are a Polish company and we share what we have achieved over more than 15 years of activity. By supporting local initiatives, we contribute to the circulation of good energy.