Senior Consultant - Power Systems Planning Dubai

RWE Renewables, Americas; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a specialist in power systems analysis to work on significant projects in the Middle East. The candidate will deliver consultancy, manage projects, and utilize their expertise in electrical engineering and simulation software. This role offers flexible work arrangements, generous paid leaves, and various additional benefits, making it a unique opportunity in a growing sector.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance

Generous Paid Leaves

Pension and Insurance Policies

Long Service Awards

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Housing Allowances

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years working experience.
• Experience in electrical network simulation software is crucial.
• Good communication skills in English required, Spanish and French are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultancy services requiring network analysis and power systems simulation.
• Manage projects to successful closure, on quality, time and budget.
• Actively participate in report development and project handover.

Skills

Algorithm Development

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Team Spirit

Education

MSc Degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Specialization

Tools

Digsilent Power Factory

PSS/E

PSCAD/EMTDC

Matlab

Python

R

Job description

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

This is a position focused on power systems analysis. The skill shall be applied to a large span of issues such as renewables integration, grid code compliance verification, international interconnections or network expansion planning. As a specialist you must have knowledge not only on the subject of power systems and their analysis, but also on software tools that allow realizing all types of static and dynamic analysis.

You will be responsible for managing and supporting local and international projects on the mentioned subjects. As you gain experience, you will also be supporting the acquisition of new projects in an area comprising Latin America, the Mediterranean, Africa and, especially the Middle East.

You will work for a large spectrum of clients such as power utilities, equipment manufacturers, renewable energy developers and even the investment community, as power networks have more relevance than ever given the current paradigm of the energy transition. Your main tasks will be the following :

• Deliver consultancy services requiring network analysis and power systems simulation in a variety of topics from load flows to transient and dynamic stability analysis.
• Develop processes and algorithms to automate power system simulations and run large amounts of cases / scenarios automatically.
• Manage projects to successful closure, on quality, time and budget.
• Actively participate in report development and project handover to our customers.

What we offer

The opportunity to work in one of the most exciting markets for power system studies in the world. The scale of the projects in the Middle East is unique, along with their ambition. If you wish to work on emblematic projects this is the place to be.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave Household Moving, Hajj Leave, Exam leave, Unpaid leave)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Pension Policy)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Car Allowances, Relocation Allowances, Housing Allowances, UAE National Allowance, Health / Fitness Club Subsidy, Professional Membership Fees, School Fee Contribution)
• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure / contract / grade level

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

• As a candidate for this position, you should satisfy the following :
• Background in electrical engineering (at least Msc. Degree with power systems specialization).
• At least 5 years working experience.
• Candidates must have experience in electrical network simulation software, notably Digsilent Power Factory and PSS / E. Experience with PSCAD / EMTDC is highly value and, to a lesser extent, with the EMTP type programs (EMTP-RV, ATP)
• Skills in algorithm development and programming in Python, R, Matlab and any other programming languages shall be valued.
• Proven experience and skills and project management are required.
• Good communications skills, both oral and written. Excellent English speaking and writing skills are required. Further language skills are welcome, with focus on Spanish and French.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving
• Good team spirit, conjugated with the capacity to find and propose solutions in an autonomous way.

What we offer

The opportunity to work in one of the most exciting markets for power system studies in the world. The scale of the projects in the Middle East is unique, along with their ambition. If you wish to work on emblematic projects this is the place to be.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave Household Moving, Hajj Leave, Exam leave, Unpaid leave)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Pension Policy)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Car Allowances, Relocation Allowances, Housing Allowances, UAE National Allowance, Health / Fitness Club Subsidy, Professional Membership Fees, School Fee Contribution)
• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure / contract / grade level

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

• As a candidate for this position, you should satisfy the following :
• Background in electrical engineering (at least Msc. Degree with power systems specialization).
• At least 5 years working experience.
• Candidates must have experience in electrical network simulation software, notably Digsilent Power Factory and PSS / E. Experience with PSCAD / EMTDC is highly value and, to a lesser extent, with the EMTP type programs (EMTP-RV, ATP)
• Skills in algorithm development and programming in Python, R, Matlab and any other programming languages shall be valued.
• Proven experience and skills and project management are required.
• Good communications skills, both oral and written. Excellent English speaking and writing skills are required. Further language skills are welcome, with focus on Spanish and French.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving
• Good team spirit, conjugated with the capacity to find and propose solutions in an autonomous way.

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