Switzerland's national high-voltage grid operator and transmission system manager
Swissgrid operates Switzerland's transmission network 24/7/365 with 900+ staff across engineering, operations, and data functions. The tech stack—Python, SQL, PSS/E, Databricks, Azure, Kubernetes—reflects a grid operator modernizing real-time network control systems while adopting cloud infrastructure. Current hiring spans engineering, ops, and security roles, with active projects focused on process automation, substation automation, and network simulation, indicating ongoing digitalization of critical grid infrastructure.
Swissgrid is Switzerland's publicly owned operator of the high-voltage transmission network (Höchstspannungsnetz), responsible for safe, reliable operation, maintenance, and modernization of the grid that forms the backbone of the country's electricity supply. The organization employs over 900 specialists across engineering, IT, operations, finance, legal, and communications, working in cross-functional teams to manage real-time network events and long-term infrastructure planning. Based in Aarau, it operates in a regulated utility environment requiring absolute reliability and compliance with stringent safety and quality standards while adapting to technological innovation and energy system transformation.
Swissgrid uses PSS/E for network simulations, Python and SQL for data processing, Databricks for analytics, Azure and Kubernetes for cloud infrastructure, and Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana for monitoring and logging critical grid data.
Active projects include IT systems for real-time grid operation, network simulations, substation automation quality assurance, process optimization and automation, network reconstruction, and development of tools for 24-hour operations. Work also covers financial impact analysis and compliance with internal standards.
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