Lead Power System Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

What will you do:

Power System Studies:

• Conduct RMS studies including short circuit, load flow, temporary overvoltage’s, and harmonics analysis to ensure efficient grid operation.
• Perform occasional EMT studies focusing on events like lightning strikes and switching transients.
• Conduct RAM studies to assess the reliability, availability, and maintainability of power systems.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of the Power System Analysis (PSA) process and RAM studies process.
• Lead initiatives to streamline data collection processes and improve overall process efficiency.

Subcontractor Management:

• Lead subcontracting efforts for PSA and RAM studies, ensuring efficient collaboration and timely delivery of results.
• Provide guidance and support to subcontractors to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Troubleshooting:

• Utilize expertise in power transmission domains to troubleshoot complex issues related to Wind, Solar, HVDC, and HV substations.
• Implement effective solutions to address technical challenges and ensure system reliability.

What will you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting power system studies and delivering technical specifications.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for power system analysis (PSCAD).
• Experience in managing subcontractors and ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with power transmission domains including Wind, Solar, HVDC, and HV substations.

What will make you stand out:

• Relevant experience in Power System Studies specifically onGrid connection study with detail modelling on Power factory (DIGSILIENT) which mainly includes Reactive Power Compensation, Harmonic, Flicker, Dynamic studies, etc.
• Understanding of Dynamic controller and its modelling;
• Insulation Coordination studies with detailed modelling on PSCAD for Lightning & Switching studies, Very fast transient studies, TRV & RRRV studies etc,
• Understanding and preparing model for Reliability & Availability studies (RAM studies), system modelling on study tool e.g. ReliaSoft and Report preparation
• Detail modelling for Relay coordination study (HV/MV/LV breaker settings), Arc flash analysis, Power factor correction study on ETAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of driving process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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