Principal Engineer - Power Systems

Overview

WSP is looking for Principal Engineer – Power System Studies with over 10-15 years of experience providing technical leadership to deliver projects on time and within budget. The incumbent will provide overall technical leadership for WSP clients in the region and act as the single point of contact for Middle East clients, with involvement in business development activities. Responsibilities

Power system analysis of transmission and distribution projects. Feasibility studies, master plans, despatch studies, renewable integration, grid code reviews. Preparation of renewable generation connection schemes from distribution to utility scale generation, including determining techno-economic optimum amount of renewable generation. Load flow study, fault level calculations, harmonic analysis, voltage stability and transient stability analysis on transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems, using DIgSILENT, PSS / E, PLEXOS, ETAP, CYME PSAF, ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN database and IPSA+. Review all the Power System Studies technical submittals by EPC contractors / Developers in reference to Client’s Electricity Transmission Code and International standards as applicable. Review the Power system models developed by EPC contractors specific to each study. Attend all required meetings and address all technical clarifications raised by EPC contractors / Developers. Attend FAT & SAT visits to ensure all performance criteria related to grid compliance requirements are met. The test shall be conducted with RTDS or other similar tools. Review the updated model received from EPC based on FAT / SAT reports and ensure all the grid compliance requirements are met as agreed during the detail design stage. Assist Client to incorporate equipment models provided by EPC contractor into the TRANSCO network PSSE & PSCAD models suitable for various planning studies (steady state and dynamics). The power system studies review work shall briefly include, but not limited to the following :

Reactive power capability study Grid impact study Transient and dynamic stability studies Insulation coordination study Switching transient study Faulted transient switching study Transformer Energization study AC / DC harmonics and flicker study AC / DC harmonic filter sizing report Harmonic impedance locus identification and analysis study AC protection relay setting coordination study Sub-synchronous resonance studies All required ETC compliance studies

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering. Minimum 10-15 years of working experience with similar capacity. Proficient with Power system study software like PSS Sincal, PSSE, PLS-CAD, Dig silent etc. Must have experience in Power System Studies, Grid Impact studies, on Transmission and Distribution projects etc. Having in-depth knowledge of software languages (Python / Java) to automate the processes will be an added advantage. Incumbent is expected to have prior experience of working with electrical utilities like TRANSCO / SEC / ADDC having successfully delivered Power System Studies related projects. People management skills, with excellent written and verbal skills. Able to build excellent client relations through communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Professional Services

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