Grid Expert Electrical -Solar

Description

• Site Visit for the upcoming and ongoing projects;
• Develop a technical understanding of the electrical characteristics of the Solar, Wind & Storage Solutions power electronics products and their integration into electrical grids;
• Factory Visit for evaluating different OEM’s for major equipment’s of PSS, GSS and BoP.
• 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;
• Review the Grid Codes for different operating entities/owners across the world and develop a product compliance matrix;
• Work closely with the procurement and construction team in line with the procurement strategies and construction strategies.
• Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Engie are provided in a timely, safe, and high-quality manner;
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and contractual agreements
• Determine construction strategies and operating philosophies
• Preparation of SOPs and Checklists for the methodology followed for various processes
• Pro-actively and autonomously support large-scale solar PV projects/Wind project through development and construction with respect to all grid related matters;
• Undertake and support the procurement, design, installation, commissioning, and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment, and control systems;
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Support of Construction Managers of Project Companies or Plant Managers of O&M Companies, for punctual problems during construction, commissioning phase and during operations.
• Establish relationships with grid stakeholders, public and private local grid network operators;
• 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;
• Review tender specifications during the bid and align as per the requirement;
• Evaluate conceptual designs and knowledge
• Conduct technology configurations
• Actively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved on time.
• 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.
• 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;
• Liaise with various stakeholders to technically optimize the grid connection arrangement to achieve the most efficient solution.
• Support in the commissioning of the equipment and coordination of the work of the network operator during processing;
• In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all Technical-related agreements/bids etc.
• 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

• 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
• Process oriented with strong organization skills to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands
• General understanding/awareness of electrical grid code topics
• 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.
• 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.
• Self and highly motivated and proactive
• General understanding/awareness of country/region technical regulations and standards
• Must have extensive experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSILENT:.
• Stress resistant, results-focused, determined, decisive;
• Knowledge of various IS, IEC, IEEE and grid codes etc standards related to the Engineering deliverables.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to thrive under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and be proactive.
• 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:
• Must have strong communication and organization skills
• Handling multidisciplinary projects are considered strong assets;
• Good people management skills;
• Master/Bachelor degree in engineering BE/BTech or equivalent (Full time) AICTE recognised University.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance