Jr. Power System Engineer

Description

• Conduct steady state, short circuit studies, reliability studies, contingency analysis, and protection coordination studies to enhance the performance and reliability of electrical networks.
• Assist in preparing training materials and processing documentation for team members
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, including the development of new methodologies and tools for power system planning.
• Stay up to date with latest industry trends and technologies and share information with others
• Manage budget and deadline constraints effectively, while communicating potential issues to key stakeholders
• Lead and execute power system planning and analysis projects, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Work alongside other senior team members to help expedite the overall growth of the team and accomplishment of strategic goals
• Act as a point of contact for clients, engaging them to understand their technical requirements and ensuring effective delivery of solutions.
• Remain updated on industry developments and standards, with a focus on North American power systems (if relevant), to bring best practices into project execution.
• Provide technical direction to other team members, including training and development of junior engineers.
• Continuously improve modeling and data analysis processes by integrating new techniques and tools.
• Prepare project documentation, including reports, technical specifications, and procedures, to support ongoing and future projects.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, research, paper, policies and innovations in the energy and power systems sector.
• Develop and implement automation tools using Python and other software to streamline repetitive tasks involved in power system analysis and reporting.
• Perform advanced technical modeling and simulation of electrical power systems, including power flow studies, transien power system analysis tools like PSS/E, ASPEN, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, EMTP, TARA, and MiPower to carry out studies.
• Coordinate with project managers and team members to ensure deliverables are aligned with client needs and expectations.
• Oversee projects concurrently, ensuring the identification and resolution of critical path items to meet client deadlines.
• Provide clear and effective communication, presentations, and reports to clients and internal stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.
• Ensure all projects are compliant with relevant IEEE/NERC, IEC, and other international standards.

Requirements

• Master’s in electrical engineering or Bachelor’s in electrical engineering with 2years of experience; advanced degree preferred
• Collaborate with international teams and clients, with the flexibility to work across multiple time zones.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience
• Be prepared to travel internationally to meet with clients, attend conferences, and support global projects as necessary.
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration, grid modernization, and emerging trends in the electric power sector is desirable
• Ability to lead technical execution of projects from inception through completion
• Familiar with IEEE/NERC & IEC etc. standards and work experience in North American power system fundamentals will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in a few planning software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP, PSCAD, SKM, DigSILENT, MiPower, and ETAP
• Experience with power system planning and operations: load forecasting, generator interconnection, and harmonics analysis, Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, contingency analysis, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection coordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders and present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client needs
• Proven track record of leading teams and providing guidance as and when required
• Ability to manage projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure delivery deadlines are met.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance