Lead Power Systems Studies Engineer

Description

• Work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure that the practical realisation of the Power System design is an efficient and cost effective as possible.
• Engage with the Customer, as required, to articulate the Power System solution and answer questions or queries that may be raised.
• Manage the Customer approval process and ensure that the Customers comments are answered in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• On and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies.
• Developing the initial system architecture and advising the Customer on areas of difficulty or where designs can be optimised.
• Undertake provisional load-flow studies, with PowerFactory DIgSILENT or similar a software tool, for the purpose of initial system design and equipment sizing.
• Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks.
• Once a suitable consultant has been engaged, set them to work, answer queries, monitor progress and validate the work that they produce.
• Continue to work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure complete alignment between the Power System design and the practical realisation of the project.
• Identifying the studies to be performed, preparing procurement specifications, and working closely with the Sourcing team to engage the entity that will perform the full set of project studies.
• Undertake provisional RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) to ensure the proposed solution meets the Clients expectations.
• Manage any third-party resources, engage to undertake more detailed studies, such as harmonic analysis, required to further develop the proposed design, including the validation of the work produced.
• Continue to be the main point of contact to the Customer for all topics related to Power System Studies and answer questions or queries that may be raised.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Harmonic Management.
• Electrical Load Flow and Equipment Sizing.
• Insulation Coordination.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, PSCAD)
• Demonstrable experience (over 7 years) working in a role where you are undertaking electrical study work on high voltage transmission systems, and have a strong working knowledge of the following topics:
• You will be a team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, be capable of self-management, and have a high degree of flexibility to manage priorities. Resilience and a proactive, self-learning attitude will be essential to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• You will be confident to discuss these complex topics with Customers and Consultants and be able to propose solutions or improvements needed to create successful concepts that can then be delivered. You will also be able to bridge the gap between the theoretical system studies and practical design realisation and be able to provide guidance to the electrical-mechanical teams who will create the detail design.
• The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the power transmission business and the operational dynamics of electrical power grids, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery. You will also have a working knowledge of related standards and documents, such as the UK Grid Code, IEC and IEEE, in order to understand the design constraints that need to be adhered too.
• Be a competent user of a RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) software application such as ReliaSoft - BlockSIM (or equivalent).
• An MSc (or equivalent) in Power Systems Engineering. (Or equivalent experience).
• Understanding the customers’ power system requirements, regulatory constrains and standards that need to be adhered too.

Benefits

• Network compensation and stability projects.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance