Control System Engineer- Grid Stability and Operability

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Abu Dhabi to design and implement control strategies for power generation, transmission and distribution projects. You will work with MATLAB/Simulink and DigSILENT PowerFactory to develop reliable systems.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform detailed analyses, and contribute to project delivery with clear communication to clients and stakeholders. A strong background in control theory and power engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing control systems for power generation, transmission or distribution.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and DigSILENT PowerFactory.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control strategies for power projects.
• Analyze power systems and control systems for optimization and reliability.
• Develop and validate models and algorithms for control systems.
• Interface control systems with PLCs, SCADA and remote monitoring.
• Simulate and test control solutions under varied conditions.
• Communicate technical details to stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Control systems design

Power systems analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

DigSILENT PowerFactory

IEC 61850 / IEEE standards

C/C++ / Python / PLC languages

Model-based control

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Job description

Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Our Middle East operations have an exciting opportunity for a Control System Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi.

About The Role:

CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER GRID STABILITY & OPERABILITY

Future Energy Overview:

Driven by a global network of purpose-driven professionals who live and breathe the Power of Commitment GHD is actively helping clients and communities navigate the complex and rapidly evolving energy transition. Due to the ongoing success of this initiative we are currently looking for highly skilled and motivated Control Systems Engineers to join our dedicated team in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Position Overview:

As an Electrical Engineer in our Energy team you will play a pivotal role in designing developing and implementing control system strategies and systems for a variety of power generation transmission and distribution projects. Your deep system and network understanding will enable you to assess project feasibility develop designs and deliver the control system solutions needed to redefine the energy landscape revolutionizing how we harness distribute and manage energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize design and deliver control systems solutions for complex power projects ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.


• Conduct detailed analyses of power systems and associated control systems identifying opportunities for optimization stability enhancement and operational efficiency.


• Develop and implement advanced control algorithms including model-based and adaptive control techniques to enhance the performance and reliability of power systems.


• Undertake system integration tasks interfacing control systems with various hardware and software components such as PLCs SCADA systems and remote monitoring solutions.


• Perform simulation and testing of control strategies using industry-standard software tools verifying system performance under various operating conditions and disturbances.


• Collaborate with clients project managers and stakeholders to provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.


• Stay current with emerging trends technologies and regulations within the power systems and control systems engineering fields contributing to the continuous improvement of GHDs technical capabilities.


• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports presentations and proposals effectively communicating complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Control Systems Engineering or a related field.


• Proven experience in designing and implementing control systems for power generation transmission and distribution projects.


• Strong proficiency in control system design simulation and optimization using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar software.


• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (e.g. IEC 61850 IEEE standards).


• Experience with programming languages commonly used in control systems such as C/C Python or PLC programming languages.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges related to power systems and control systems.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance flexible working and more.


• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.


• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that promotes innovation and teamwork.


• Contribution to meaningful sustainable energy projects that have a positive impact on the environment and society.

At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.