Electrical Design Engineer - EMT & Stability Studies (PSCAD)

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. The position demands hands-on experience in power system studies, specifically using PSCAD, to contribute to complex electrical modeling in offshore wind projects across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience with PSCAD for power system analysis is crucial.
• Familiarity with dynamic vendor models like wind turbines is advantageous.
• Must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate EMT and RMS models for electrical components.
• Perform EMT studies and dynamic stability analyses.
• Support grid connection documentation preparation.

Skills

Hands-on experience using PSCAD

Familiarity with modelling tools

Ability to manage work independently

Job description

Job Title:
Electrical Design Engineer – EMT & Stability Studies (PSCAD)

Location:
Fully Remote (Candidates must be EU residents or have the right to work in Europe)

Contract Duration:
17 August 2025 – 17 February 2026 (strong likelihood of extension)

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

About the Role:
We’re working with a global leader in renewable energy who is expanding their offshore wind portfolio across Europe. This fully remote role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver advanced power system studies using PSCAD.

This role is ideal for someone technically hands-on and detail-oriented, who enjoys working on complex electrical studies and thrives in a flexible and collaborative project environment. You’ll play a key part in delivering EMT and RMS models, validating system behaviour, and ensuring grid compliance for critical offshore energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate detailed EMT and RMS models for major electrical components

• Perform electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies and dynamic stability analyses

• Analyse system behaviour, assess compliance with TSO grid code requirements

• Support the grid connection team by preparing relevant technical documentation

• Report on study outcomes and assist with cross-functional technical assessments

• Manage multiple project tasks, flexing with workload demands

• Ensure all work is aligned with established engineering methodologies and QA standards

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience using PSCAD for power system analysis

• Familiarity with modelling tools and dynamic vendor models (e.g. wind turbines, STATCOMs, SynCons)

• Ability to manage work independently, while collaborating effectively with remote teams

• Right to work in the EU (sponsorship is not available)

• No travel required – this is a 100% remote position