Energy Sector Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate-South Africa/Hybrid at Tetra Tech

 Position responsibilities

• Conduct power system analyses covering load flow, short circuit, dynamic and transient stability, harmonics, protection, arc flash, electromagnetic transient switching, and insulation coordination studies.
• Assist in power system modeling using software such as PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, and EMTDC.
• Contribute to the modeling of battery storage, wind, and solar PV generation, including master controllers.
• Support automated power system simulation studies using scripting tools like Python.
• Analyze and interpret simulation and test data, providing insights as needed.
• Provide research and data collection for report and presentation production.
• Collaborate with experts from other Tetra Tech operating units under senior team guidance.
• Draft technical inputs for business development and marketing efforts.
• Occasionally travel internationally to collect data from utilities, control centers, substations, and project sites.

 Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., BSc or BEng)
• Associate: Two years of relevant work experience in system planning and modelling
• Senior Associate: Five years of relevant work experience in energy system planning, studies and modelling
• Proficiency in Python programming language
• Advanced IT literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to tackle complex technical problems with a systematic approach
• Adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• Occasional international travel required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Valued qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc, MEng, or PhD)
• Previous technical experience in the energy sector
• Commercial awareness

Proficiency in French Position responsibilities

• Conduct power system analyses covering load flow, short circuit, dynamic and transient stability, harmonics, protection, arc flash, electromagnetic transient switching, and insulation coordination studies.
• Assist in power system modeling using software such as PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, and EMTDC.
• Contribute to the modeling of battery storage, wind, and solar PV generation, including master controllers.
• Support automated power system simulation studies using scripting tools like Python.
• Analyze and interpret simulation and test data, providing insights as needed.
• Provide research and data collection for report and presentation production.
• Collaborate with experts from other Tetra Tech operating units under senior team guidance.
• Draft technical inputs for business development and marketing efforts.
• Occasionally travel internationally to collect data from utilities, control centers, substations, and project sites.

 Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., BSc or BEng)
• Associate: Two years of relevant work experience in system planning and modelling
• Senior Associate: Five years of relevant work experience in energy system planning, studies and modelling
• Proficiency in Python programming language
• Advanced IT literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to tackle complex technical problems with a systematic approach
• Adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• Occasional international travel required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Valued qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc, MEng, or PhD)
• Previous technical experience in the energy sector
• Commercial awareness
• Proficiency in French