Power System Consultant-Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Power System Engineer to lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects & consulting in the power and energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of power systems, relay coordination, single-line diagrams (SLD), system studies, network design, and digital twin modelling. They will guide a team of 5-6 engineers, interface with clients, drive business development, and would have successfully executed similar projects in the past.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead advanced power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonic analysis, Relay Co-ordination study, protection scheme design, Islanding Study, Arc Flash Study, Power evacuation Study. and reactive power compensation
• Guide plant modelling using simulation tools like ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory, or similar software.
• PSSE/PSCAD and PSSE Power system network conversion, modelling and verification:
• Utility study for 132/220/400/765kV Grid Substation
• Industrial study
• Medium voltage & Low Voltage Industrial System
• Renewables (Solar/Wind)
• Preparation of Main SLD (Single Line Diagram) including selection of primary equipment specifications
• Dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools
• Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
• Sub-synchronous oscillation electromagnetic transient simulation studies
• Selection of Bus bar configuration & scheme
• Thorough knowledge in areas like Static Var Compensator (Classic or light) & Series compensation
• System as well as product knowledge on SVC and good knowledge base on Statcom
• Report preparation, explain it to clients, create recommendations, generate Pull Through business through recommendations.
• Design network configurations and perform sizing calculations for digital twin integration.
• Execute dynamic performance studies, including synchronous oscillation and electromagnetic transient simulations.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEC, IEEE) is highly desirable.
• Various sizing calculations to prove sufficiency for adopted design
• Similar experience in execution will be given more weightage

Project Management:

• Work with multiple internal (local & global) / external stakeholders
• Lead a team of 3-5 resources in the beginning
• Identifying the customer actual need & promote the solution accordingly
• Manage the execution of medium and low voltage industrial system projects, including renewable energy integration
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Review and approve engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations
• Support sales team across country, setting up customer training, technical presentation etc.
• Train Sales, Marketing, BD, Tendering and other execution engineers for various offer
• Flexibility to travel for site visits and client meetings as required.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Client Engagement and Business Development:

• Provide technical consultancy and recommendations to clients for system improvements
• Support sales, marketing, and tendering teams by preparing technical proposals and conducting presentations
• Drive technical sessions for internal teams and clients to enhance understanding of advanced power systems

Innovation and Strategy:

• Develop advanced methodologies for control and protection parameter tuning to enhance grid stability.
• Recommend configurations and schemes for knowledge-based STATCOM, SVC, and series components.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate solutions.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in power and energy systems, with a focus on industrial applications.
• Expertise/ Fair knowledge in tools like ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory and others.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy systems, digital twin technology, and protection coordination.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

About Our Company:

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