Grid Expert – Substation Design & Commissioning

Description

• 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;
• Conduct technology configurations
• Pro-actively engage and collaborate with other departments to provide requirements towards the Power Plant Controller performance.
• Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the ETSG team.
• Develop different control strategy requirements for controller master/ slave & autonomous configurations.
• Determine operating philosophies
• In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all Technical-related agreements/bids etc.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to technically optimize the grid connection arrangement to achieve the most efficient solution.
• Review the Grid Codes Compliance for different operating entities/owners across the world such as AEMO, North America ,Middle East & Asia Pacific.
• Pro-actively and autonomously support large-scale solar PV projects/Wind project through development and construction with respect to all grid related matters;
• 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;
• Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Engie are provided in a timely and high-quality manner;
• Establish relationships with grid stakeholders, public and private local grid network operators;

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working on competitive tenders in different regions (National & International) would be advantageous.
• Able to perform grid stability analysis such as voltage fluctuations, current distortions, overvoltage & fault ride through requirements.
• 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.
• Knowledge of various IS, IEC, IEEE and grid code standards related to the Engineering deliverables.
• Master/Bachelor degree in engineering BE/BTech or equivalent (Full time) AICTE recognised University.
• 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:
• Able to perform studies for integrating all renewable assets PV, Wind, BESS for both grid forming & grid following control modes.
• Must have extensive experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSILENT:.
• Able to perform & review Voltage control, P/Q control, kVAR control in compliance with TSO/ DSOs
• Deep understanding on Grid codes for APAC, AME, AEMO, Middle East etc.
• 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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance