Network Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking highly skilled Transmission Planning Engineers to support the Power Network Strategy & Planning Division (PNSPD) in conducting power system studies, preparing business cases, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The selected candidates will work from Clients Abu Dhabi office for a period of 12 months (with possible extension).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement static, dynamic and transient models for electrical power system.
• Perform transmission long term planning involving substation expansion plans and transmission system master plans preparation.
• Perform technical and economical evaluation of the transmission system expansion alternatives.
• Perform transmission system impacts evaluation of the new loads and generation plants (renewable and conventional) connection requests.
• Perform electrical power system steady state, short circuit, dynamic and transient stability analysis.
• Technical reporting to underpin the outcomes of network analysis.
• Preparation of business cases & technical presentations based on the outcome of the study.
• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations with specific knowledge of automation scripts in Python.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in electrical power and power system or equivalent or master’s in electrical engineering from a recognized University.

Minimum Experience:

• Ten (10) Years of experience in the relevant field, experience shall include successfully completing a previous position as a Power Network Planning Engineer for a Project of a similar type and similar scope of work.

Field of Experience:

• In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems, grid operation and renewable energy.
• Knowledge of transmission network planning and analysis.
• Power system analysis including steady state, short circuit, dynamic and transient stability analysis.
• High level of experience of PSS / E software and Python coding.
• Should have a high level of experience of Plexos software with the PSS / E.
• Well-developed analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to manage and deliver projects to agreed quality standards, within schedule constraints.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Additional Information

Technical Skills & Expertise:

• Strong understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems, grid operation, and renewable energy integration.
• Proficiency in PSS / E software for power system studies.
• Experience with Plexos software.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python coding for power system automation scripts.
• Ability to manage and deliver projects while meeting quality and schedule constraints.
• Strong ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.