Power System Planning Lead

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our energy and utility consulting- transmission planning team, you will contribute 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced technical modeling and simulation of electrical power systems, including power flow studies, transient power system analysis tools like PSS/E, ASPEN, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, EMTP, 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.

Leadership Role:

• 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, papers, 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.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders and present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Proficiency in a few planning software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP, PSCAD, SKM, DigSILENT, MiPower, and ETAP.
• Experience with power system planning and operations: load forecasting, generator interconnection, and harmonics analysis, Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, contingency analysis, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection coordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis.
• Proven track record of leading teams and providing guidance as and when required.
• Ability to lead technical execution of projects from inception through completion.
• Manage budget and deadline constraints effectively, while communicating potential issues to key stakeholders.
• Familiar with IEEE/NERC & IEC etc. standards and work experience in North American power system fundamentals will be an added advantage.
• Ability to manage projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Assist in preparing training materials and processing documentation for team members.
• Work alongside other senior team members to help expedite the overall growth of the team and accomplishment of strategic goals.
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration, grid modernization, and emerging trends in the electric power sector is desirable.

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