Grid Congestion Manager, EMEA

Job Title: Grid Congestion Manager - Europe

Department: Grid EMEA

Reporting to: Head of Grid Compliance, Regulatory, & Systems Studies

About Lightsource bp

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

SUMMARY

As a valued member of the Grid team, your main mission as a Grid Congestion Manager will be to analyse and mitigate congestion risks on transmission and distribution systems for current and future projects.

This involves conducting complex power flow and contingency studies, evaluating congestion management strategies, supporting grid connection activities with technical expertise, and proactively assessing available grid capacity to identify both limitations and new development opportunities.

You will help develop standardized analytical procedures and automate study workflows to increase efficiency and reduce errors, contributing to the department’s “seal of quality.” Proactivity, technical curiosity, and a keen eye for process improvement will be essential to your success in this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Key interface between project team and power systems engineers to assess available grid capacity at potential connection points, providing inputs to grid connection managers on feasibility and optimal siting.
• Proactively identify and evaluate opportunities for new connections or project enhancements based on in-depth knowledge of local grid capacity and system constraints.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with other teams to assess the context of the electricity system context, including the electrical market, ancillary services, capacity, stability and congestion in each country. 
• Key responsible for creating and coordinating reports with actionable recommendations derived from analysis of historical and forecasted grid congestion.
• Lead technical support to project developers on grid access strategies influenced by congestion risks and capacity, while identifying opportunities and proposing solutions for congestion management and system stability, including ancillary services, storage integration, flexibility, and demand response.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of robust system models for accurate congestion assessment and forecasting.
• Review and approve static and dynamic studies to identify system bottlenecks and thermal/stability constraints.
• Provide strategic guidance on contingency analysis, stability assessment, and mitigation planning for congested scenarios to internal teams and TSO/DNOs.
• Identify and engage with local companies providing information on grid congestion.
• Identify and engage with local manufacturers supplying equipment that supports network stability and congestion management (e.g. grid forming inverters, synchronous condensers).
• Coordinate the automation of recurring analytical tasks using programming (Python, etc.) and define standard templates for study reports.
• Review and approve technical reports, recommend actionable solutions, and communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Represent the company in industry workgroups and public consultations to help define network development plans, capacity assessment rules, and network modelling and operation guidelines.
• Attend meetings and events with network operators to discuss grid capacity, congestion and flexibility (both online and in person).
• Manage relationships with the relevant network operators regarding network congestion and stability.
• Co-ordinate key aspects of day-to-day business management for the department’s activities, working closely with other business units and team members globally.
• Work cross-functionally to drive high-priority strategic initiatives across various fields to facilitate the department’s growth and management.
• Promote and secure our ways of working across the department area. Identify gaps in existing processes and collaborate with the department head to implement improvements, roll out new systems, and take end-to-end ownership of continuous improvement initiatives.

Who we’re looking for 

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of power system analysis, grid congestion, electrical markets and network operations.
• Experience with power system simulation tools (e.g., PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE, PowerWorld, Anarede or similar), performing static and dynamic studies (RMS and EMT).
• Advanced data analysis and programming skills (preferably Python, DPL and PowerBI).
• Strong understanding of congestion management techniques and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ENTSO-E operations). 
• Strong understanding of network stability assessment and management. 
• Experience participating in industry workgroups with TSO or DSOs.
• Familiarity with transmission planning, connection processes, and grid code requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree in electrical engineering (power systems focus) or equivalent technical discipline.
• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) or specialized coursework in power systems, market operations, or renewable integration preferred.

PERSONAL SKILLS 

• Effective communicator
• Organized and analytical
• Proficient in English language and at least another European language
• Strong computing skills
• Team player
• Proactive and positive work attitude
• Innovative approach
• Able to coordinate with multiple internal and external teams
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

EXPERIENCE 

• Proven track record in a similar role in power systems engineering, grid operations, or market analytics for a minimum of 10 years.
• Experience working with a European grid operator.
• Experience with network planning or grid compliance in at least 6 countries. 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with simulation tools, congestion and stability studies.
• Prior involvement in process automation and technical report preparation.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter. 

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.  

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. 

Be inspired

Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. 

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.