Grid Expert Electrical -Solar

Engie Middle East

The Role

Overview

Oversee grid connection design, compliance and integration for solar/wind projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • grid connection
  • power studies
  • design review
  • procurement
  • commissioning
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Evaluate conceptual designs and knowledge -Conduct technology configurations -Pro-actively and autonomously support large-scale solar PV projects/Wind project through development and construction with respect to all grid related matters; -Draft, review and negotiate commercial and contractual agreements -Review of Grid management ,PSS, GSS and Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing and document submissions from EPC contractors against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, in addition to Engie' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection compliance with advanced grid solutions; -Review and support power system studies to define the plant generator performance standards and to develop the plant control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements; -Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the ETSG team. -Prepare BOQ & comparison for the Project (Pre-Bid/Post-Bid) coordinating with BD, O&M & other departments input. -Undertake and support the procurement, design, installation, commissioning, and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment, and control systems; -In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all Technical-related agreements/bids etc. -Support continuous development of transmission and distribution connected products based on evolving codes, standards and regulations through participation in industry standards groups and leading innovative approaches to power equipment design; -Liaise with various stakeholders to technically optimize the grid connection arrangement to achieve the most efficient solution. -Develop a technical understanding of the electrical characteristics of the Solar, Wind & Storage Solutions power electronics products and their integration into electrical grids; -Work closely with the procurement and construction team in line with the procurement strategies and construction strategies. -Site Visit for the upcoming and ongoing projects; -Review tender specifications during the bid and align as per the requirement; -Preparation of SOPs and Checklists for the methodology followed for various processes -Actively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved on time. -Support of Construction Managers of Project Companies or Plant Managers of O&M Companies, for punctual problems during construction, commissioning phase and during operations. -Support in the commissioning of the equipment and coordination of the work of the network operator during processing; -Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles -Determine construction strategies and operating philosophies -Factory Visit for evaluating different OEM’s for major equipment’s of PSS, GSS and BoP. -Establish relationships with grid stakeholders, public and private local grid network operators; -Review the Grid Codes for different operating entities/owners across the world and develop a product compliance matrix; -Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Engie are provided in a timely, safe, and high-quality manner; -Preparation and review of Solar PV Layouts/ SLD (PSS, GSS & BoP), engineering calculations like earthing, cable sizing, battery sizing etc, trench layouts, review of OEM vendors drawings (GTP, GA & QAP),SCADA documents etc.

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • pscad
  • pss/e
  • etap
  • grid codes
  • people management

What You Bring

-Master/Bachelor degree in engineering BE/BTech or equivalent (Full time) AICTE recognised University. -Demonstrated ability to manage and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups -Knowledge and experience working on competitive tenders in different regions (National & International) would be advantageous. -Ability to work autonomously and be proactive. -Process oriented with strong organization skills to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands -Handling multidisciplinary projects are considered strong assets; -Stress resistant, results-focused, determined, decisive; -General understanding/awareness of electrical grid code topics -Self and highly motivated and proactive -Knowledge of various IS, IEC, IEEE and grid codes etc standards related to the Engineering deliverables. -Must have extensive experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSILENT:. -Have a significant background in undertaking grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSSE, and be able to interpret, comprehend, and communicate the simulation study performance and apply this to demonstrate compliance with the relevant performance standards and as applicable to the real-world performance -Good people management skills; -Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in the power generation sector (Ideally in Renewable/Solar & Wind sector) with specific knowledge, expertise and experience in Oversee grid operations , deep understanding of grid infrastructure, energy distribution developing or designing / review of GSS, PSS and BoP in solar PV projects (Experience in Wind project would be added advantage) including the ability to: -General understanding/awareness of country/region technical regulations and standards -Strong technical aptitude and the ability to thrive under pressure -A basic understanding of EHV/HV/MV/LV (DC & AC) electrical systems, including international practices on grid connection for centralized energy projects, as well as electrical system integration & optimization for industrial customers. -Must have strong communication and organization skills

The Company

About Engie Middle East

-Founding Year: 1998 (global umbrella of a major energy group). -Focus areas include power generation, water desalination, and green-hydrogen projects in the Middle East. They integrate emerging technologies and sustainable solutions. -Operates in diverse markets through utility-scale power plants, desalination, energy efficiency, and hydrogen pilot projects. -Areas of expertise include traditional energy management and emerging green hydrogen technology, supporting both conventional and innovative market needs. -Infrastructure projects often combine critical facilities with clean-tech solutions, such as integrating desalination with renewables. This approach addresses regional challenges sustainably.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Buildings

Industrial

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Infrastructure

Integrated Facilities Management

Energy Efficiency

District Cooling

Solar

Green Data Centres

Low Carbon Cities

On-site Utilities