Power Systems Engineer

Description

• On and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies.
• Undertake provisional load-flow studies, with PowerFactory DIgSILENT or similar a software tool, for the purpose of initial system design and equipment sizing.
• Engage with the Customer, as required, to articulate the Power System solution and answer questions or queries that may be raised.
• 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.
• Once a suitable consultant has been engaged, set them to work, answer queries, monitor progress and validate the work that they produce.
• Undertake provisional RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) to ensure the proposed solution meets the Clients expectations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Continue to work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure complete alignment between the Power System design and the practical realization of the project.
• 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.
• Developing the initial system architecture and advising the Customer on areas of difficulty or where designs can be optimised.
• Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks
• Manage the Customer approval process and ensure that the Customers comments are answered in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• 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:
• Harmonic Management
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerFactory DIgSILENT, PSCAD)
• Understanding the customers’ power system requirements, regulatory constraints and standards that need to be adhered too.
• An MSc (or equivalent) in Power Systems Engineering. (Or equivalent experience)
• Be a competent user of a RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) software application such as ReliaSoft - BlockSIM (or equivalent)

Benefits

• Network compensation and stability projects

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance