Senior Grid Study Engineer – Power Systems (8–10+ yrs)

Mde Mena; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MDE MENA, part of MDE Group, is seeking a Grid Study Professional Engineer in Dubai with 8–10+ years of experience across power plants, substations, renewables, and industrial power systems. You will lead grid studies and coordinate with clients, utilities, and engineering teams to ensure grid code compliance and reliable operation.

Applicants should be proficient in ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP/ATP, CYME, CYMCAP, or CDEGS and familiar with international standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of power system analysis and grid studies for MV/HV/EHV networks.
• Experience in motor starting, voltage drop, reactive power, and voltage stability studies.
• Experience in load shedding, UFLS/UVLS, islanding, and system restoration studies is preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi Grid Code, SEC, TRANSCO, or other utility/grid operator requirements is an advantage.
• Good understanding of IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Grid Codes, and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support grid studies for power plants, substations, renewables, BESS, desalination, and industrial projects.
• Perform and review load flow, short circuit, motor starting, voltage, transient/dynamic stability, and protection coordination studies.
• Develop and maintain power system models and ensure accurate project data. Conduct load shedding, UFLS/UVLS, islanding, and grid code compliance studies as required.
• Assess the impact of new generation, renewables, BESS, and major loads on the existing network.
• Review grid connection requirements, equipment ratings, fault levels, and system performance.
• Coordinate study inputs with clients, consultants, utilities, OEMs, and engineering teams.
• Prepare and review grid study reports, technical assessments, and recommendations.
• Support bidding, design reviews, commissioning, grid compliance testing, and troubleshooting.
• Address technical comments and ensure alignment with grid codes and project requirements.

Skills

Power system analysis

Grid studies

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

PSCAD/EMTDC

EMTP/ATP

CYME

CYMCAP

CDEGS

Job description

MDE MENA, part of MDE Group, is seeking a Grid Study Professional Engineer in Dubai with 8–10+ years of experience across power plants, substations, renewables, and industrial power systems. You will lead grid studies and coordinate with clients, utilities, and engineering teams to ensure grid code compliance and reliable operation.

Applicants should be proficient in ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP/ATP, CYME, CYMCAP, or CDEGS and familiar with international standards.