Electrical Design Engineer (PowerFactory)

Aventa; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in the offshore renewable energy sector is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Department. This role involves supporting multiple offshore wind farm projects with a focus on conducting high-quality power system studies. Candidates should have proven experience with PowerFactory and the ability to work independently in a remote setting. Resources, including a laptop and software, will be provided by the client.

Benefits

Laptop provided

Necessary software supplied

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PowerFactory and relevant software tools.
• Familiarity with dynamic vendor models for SGRE wind turbines, STATCOMs, and SynCons.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies using PowerFactory, including static and dynamic analyses.
• Scope tasks comprehensively before execution, ensuring alignment of design criteria and outcomes.

Skills

PowerFactory

Dynamic vendor models

Independent work

Job description

Role Definition

Aventa is seeking, on behalf of our client—a leading developer in the offshore renewable energy sector—an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled engineers, contributing to one of the significant power system developments in the region.

Description:

1. Objective

The consultant will support multiple offshore wind farm projects within Ørsted’s execution portfolio, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

This role requires a proactive and flexible consultant capable of delivering high-quality power system studies while collaborating effectively with the project team.

2. Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies using PowerFactory, including both static and dynamic analyses.

• Perform detailed modelling and studies, utilizing dynamic vendor models for SGRE wind turbines, STATCOMs, and SynCons.

• Scope tasks comprehensively before execution, ensuring alignment of boundary conditions, design criteria, and desired outcomes with the assigned QA personnel.

• Execute tasks independently while adhering to Ørsted’s methodology and QA guidelines.

• Integrate into the project team to conduct multiple studies, maintaining ongoing alignment with the team through online communication.

3. Requirements

• Proven experience with PowerFactory and relevant software tools.

• Familiarity with dynamic vendor models for SGRE wind turbines, STATCOMs, and SynCons.

• Ability to work independently and follow Ørsted’s established methodologies and QA processes.

• No additional certifications required.

• No travel required; all work can be conducted remotely.

4. Resources Provided Laptop and necessary software will be supplied by the client.

5. Engagement Terms: Work will be conducted on a by-the-hour/day basis.