Sr. Power System Engineer
As a Power System Planning Engineer, you will be a key member of our Power Systems Energy & Utility Consulting- Transmission Planning team, contributing significantly to the growth of transmission and distribution activities. You will be responsible for developing and performing comprehensive power system studies and models for energy clients worldwide, covering aspects of power generation (both conventional and non-conventional), transmission, distribution, and industrial systems. This role will require the application of advanced engineering techniques to solve complex problems in the transmission and distribution sectors.
Responsibilities\:
Power System Analysis & Modelling
- Perform advanced technical modeling and simulation of electrical power systems, including power flow studies, transient stability, dynamic studies, reactive compensation, and contingency analysis.
- Utilize power system analysis tools like PSS/E, ASPEN, PSLF, TARA, and MiPower to carry out studies.
- Conduct steady state, short circuit studies, reliability studies, contingency analysis, and protection coordination studies to enhance the performance and reliability of electrical networks.
- Conduct Interconnection Application Study
Technical Leadership
- Lead and execute power system planning and analysis projects, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Provide technical direction to other team members, including training and development of junior engineers.
Data & Process Automation
- Develop and implement automation tools using Python and other software to streamline repetitive tasks involved in power system analysis and reporting.
- Continuously improve modeling and data analysis processes by integrating new techniques and tools.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a point of contact for clients, engaging them to understand their technical requirements and ensuring effective delivery of solutions.
- Provide clear and effective communication, presentations, and reports to clients and internal stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure all projects are compliant with relevant IEEE/NERC, IEC, and other international standards.
- Remain updated on industry developments and standards, with a focus on North American power systems (if relevant), to bring best practices into project execution.
Project Management
- Oversee projects concurrently, ensuring the identification and resolution of critical path items to meet client deadlines.
- Coordinate with project managers and team members to ensure deliverables are aligned with client needs and expectations.
- Prepare project documentation, including reports, technical specifications, and procedures, to support ongoing and future projects.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, research, paper, policies and innovations in the energy and power systems sector.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, including the development of new methodologies and tools for power system planning.
International Collaboration & Travel
- Collaborate with international teams and clients, with the flexibility to work across multiple time zones.
- Be prepared to travel internationally to meet with clients, attend conferences, and support global projects as necessary.