Engineer - Power Systems

Jacobs; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended leave options

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Power System Engineer – Power Studies to lead power system modelling and studies for conventional and renewable generation, and to support client delivery with strong technical and communication skills.

Qualifications include a postgraduate degree in power system engineering (IIT/NIT preferred) and 5+ years’ experience in modelling and simulations, plus hands-on use of PowerFactory, ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD or CYME.

Qualifications

• Minimum postgraduate degree in power system engineering from IIT or NIT.
• 5+ years’ experience in power system modelling, simulations and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on power system studies projects including network modelling, steady state and dynamic studies.
• Build core technical competence in power system studies for renewables, grid connection, transmission and industrial networks.
• Support the wider team to execute tasks and achieve project goals efficiently.
• Deliver knowledge-sharing sessions and train the team.
• Provide strong service delivery to clients and manage client requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients and project managers.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget with DPEs/PMs.
• Collaborate with GID counterpart to deliver expected project performance.

Skills

Power system modelling

Power system simulations

Problem solving

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client interaction

Networking

Python programming

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate degree in Power System Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

CYME

SKM

Python

Job description

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About The Opportunity

Business Unit: Energy & Power

Job Title: Power System Engineer – Power Studies

The primary responsibilities of this role are:

• Collaborate on power system studies projects such as network modelling, steady state and dynamic studies.
• Build core technical competence in power system studies for conventional and renewable generation, grid connection, transmission and industrial network studies.
• Support the wider team on execution of assigned tasks and provide solutions to achieve project goals efficiently.
• Develop and nurture leading skills within Jacobs and build relationships with clients when required. Self‑motivated and team‑coherent.
• Work in a team, contribute to project discussions, review technical reports and projects.
• Deliver knowledge‑sharing sessions on technical topics, market developments and train the team.
• Provide strong service delivery to all clients.
• Work with client and project managers to understand client requirements for key projects.
• Manage technical relationships and build appropriate contacts with key clients.
• Resolve client queries.
• Strengthen client relationships through excellent project delivery and technical performance.
• Commit continuously to learning and development.
• Support projects through delivery, HSEC, quality and client service.
• Work with DPE’s and PM’s to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with the GID counterpart to deliver the expected performance on the project.
• Understand the commercial aspects of projects.

Key Internal Relationships

• Report to and work with:
  Manager – Jacobs Bangalore office

About You

• A minimum Postgraduate degree in power system engineering from a reputable institute, preferably IIT or NIT.
• 5+ years’ experience working in an engineering or consulting organization with a strong focus on power system modelling, simulations and problem solving.

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Experience in power generation technologies, including solar, wind and battery storage (renewables) relevant to the market.
• Optional experience in hydrogen fuel cell technology, power generation and microgrids.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting studies such as:
  • Power system steady state and dynamic analysis (power flows, short circuit, protection coordination, unit protection, motor starting, arc flash, power quality, power system stability studies).
  • Electromagnetic transient analysis (insulation coordination, equipment failure analysis).
  • Grid connection studies.
• Strong understanding of international standards, respective country grid codes and the ability to interpret requirements.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate a clear technical direction.
• Hands‑on experience operating power system software such as PowerFactory, ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, SKM; experience with Python programming is preferred.
• Experience presenting to clients (internal and external) and possessing good networking skills.
• Capacity to work within teams to solve technical problems and achieve a high level of assurance on project deliverables.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and a host of social, health and wellbeing initiatives support your professional growth.