Context:The Japanese power system is undergoing rapid transformation driven by renewable energy integration, grid congestion, and curtailment challenges. Developers and investors require better understanding of grid constraints and connection feasibility to support their projects.AFRY is developing its advisory services in Japan to support these needs, combining international expertise with local market understanding.This role is key to establishing AFRY’s presence in Japan. It combines:<ul><li>power system engineering expertise,</li><li>pragmatic analytical capability, and</li><li>active engagement with local stakeholders.</li></ul>The successful candidate will act as a technical interface between Japanese clients and AFRY’s global teams, while contributing to business development through technical credibility. Regular working days: Mon-Fri., 8 hours/day, 5 days/week Responsibility: 1. Market development &amp; client engagement<ul><li>Engage with renewable energy developers, investors, and stakeholders in Japan to understand grid connection challenges and identify opportunities</li><li>Lead or actively contribute to early-stage client discussions, including technical positioning of AFRY services</li><li>Support and contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation and technical discussions</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including developers, utilities, and industry players, in collaboration with the existing AFRY Japanese team from other departments.</li></ul>2. Technical analysis &amp; advisory<ul><li>Perform simplified power system assessments, including grid connection feasibility, system constraints and congestion (load flow analysis), curtailment analysis</li><li>Apply engineering judgement to assess grid risks and opportunities, including in situations with limited data availability</li><li>Support early-stage project assessments where detailed simulations are not yet required</li></ul>3. Project contribution<ul><li>Contribute to delivery of grid connection and transmission studies for renewable and storage projects</li><li>Support preparation of clear and structured technical reports adapted to client expectations</li><li>Explain technical findings to clients, including non-specialist stakeholders</li></ul>4. Interface with AFRY engineering teams<ul><li>Coordinate with AFRY international T&amp;D team for detailed modelling and simulation activities</li><li>Translate Japanese grid practices, requirements, and constraints into clear technical inputs</li><li>Review and interpret study results (load flow, short-circuit, stability), ensuring alignment with Japanese context</li></ul>5. Strategic contribution<ul><li>Support development of AFRY’s service offering in Japan (e.g. grid curtailment studies, interconnection advisory)</li><li>Contribute to market intelligence and identification of emerging opportunities</li></ul>

We at AFRY Management Consulting are committed to accelerating change towards a sustainable world in the interest of future generations. We are passionate about transforming industries and creating value for clients and society. We strongly believe that change happens when exceptional people with brave ideas come together.
AFRY Management Consulting works globally to address challenges and opportunities in the energy, bioindustry, infrastructure, industrial and future mobility sectors through:
<ul>
<li>Strategic advice</li>
<li>Forward looking market analysis</li>
<li>Organisational and digital transformation</li>
<li>M&amp;A and transaction services</li>
<li>Sustainability consulting</li>
</ul>
With more than 700 consultants across over 20 offices on 5 continents, and supported by 19,000 experts at AFRY in design, engineering and digitalisation, we are driven by the idea of helping our clients find solutions to business-critical questions.

Senior Power Systems Engineer – Grid Integration & Market Development 

Context:The Japanese power system is undergoing rapid transformation driven by renewable energy integration, grid congestion, and curtailment challenges. Developers and investors require better understanding of grid constraints and connection feasibility to support their projects.AFRY is developing its advisory services in Japan to support these needs, combining international expertise with local market understanding.This role is key to establishing AFRY’s presence in Japan. It combines:<ul><li>power system engineering expertise,</li><li>pragmatic analytical capability, and</li><li>active engagement with local stakeholders.</li></ul>The successful candidate will act as a technical interface between Japanese clients and AFRY’s global teams, while contributing to business development through technical credibility. Regular working days: Mon-Fri., 8 hours/day, 5 days/week Responsibility: 1. Market development &amp; client engagement<ul><li>Engage with renewable energy developers, investors, and stakeholders in Japan to understand grid connection challenges and identify opportunities</li><li>Lead or actively contribute to early-stage client discussions, including technical positioning of AFRY services</li><li>Support and contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation and technical discussions</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including developers, utilities, and industry players, in collaboration with the existing AFRY Japanese team from other departments.</li></ul>2. Technical analysis &amp; advisory<ul><li>Perform simplified power system assessments, including grid connection feasibility, system constraints and congestion (load flow analysis), curtailment analysis</li><li>Apply engineering judgement to assess grid risks and opportunities, including in situations with limited data availability</li><li>Support early-stage project assessments where detailed simulations are not yet required</li></ul>3. Project contribution<ul><li>Contribute to delivery of grid connection and transmission studies for renewable and storage projects</li><li>Support preparation of clear and structured technical reports adapted to client expectations</li><li>Explain technical findings to clients, including non-specialist stakeholders</li></ul>4. Interface with AFRY engineering teams<ul><li>Coordinate with AFRY international T&amp;D team for detailed modelling and simulation activities</li><li>Translate Japanese grid practices, requirements, and constraints into clear technical inputs</li><li>Review and interpret study results (load flow, short-circuit, stability), ensuring alignment with Japanese context</li></ul>5. Strategic contribution<ul><li>Support development of AFRY’s service offering in Japan (e.g. grid curtailment studies, interconnection advisory)</li><li>Contribute to market intelligence and identification of emerging opportunities</li></ul>

Senior Power Systems Engineer – Grid Integration & Market Development

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