Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Power System Engineer to lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects & consulting in the power and energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of power systems, relay coordination, single-line diagrams (SLD), system studies, network design, and digital twin modelling. They will guide a team of 5-6 engineers, interface with clients, drive business development, and have successfully executed similar projects in the past.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
- Lead advanced power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonic analysis, Relay Co-ordination study, protection scheme design, Islanding Study, Arc Flash Study, Power evacuation Study, and reactive power compensation
- Guide plant modelling using simulation tools like ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory, or similar software
- PSSE/PSCAD and PSSE Power system network conversion, modelling and verification:
- Utility study for 132/220/400/765kV Grid Substation
- Industrial study
- Medium voltage & Low Voltage Industrial System
- Renewables (Solar/Wind)
- Preparation of Main SLD (Single Line Diagram) including selection of primary equipment specifications
- Dynamic performance studies using both offline and online simulation tools
- Control and protection parameter tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications
- Sub-synchronous oscillation electromagnetic transient simulation studies
- Selection of Bus bar configuration & scheme
- Thorough knowledge in areas like Static Var Compensator (Classic or light) & Series compensation
- System as well as product knowledge on SVC and good knowledge base on Statcom
- Report preparation, explain it to clients, create recommendations, generate pull-through business through recommendations
- Design network configurations and perform sizing calculations for digital twin integration
- Execute dynamic performance studies, including synchronous oscillation and electromagnetic transient simulations
- Familiarity with industry standards (IEC, IEEE) is highly desirable
- Various sizing calculations to prove sufficiency for adopted design
- Similar experience in execution will be given more weightage
Project Management:
- Work with multiple internal (local & global) / external stakeholders
- Lead a team of 3-5 resources in the beginning
- Identifying the customer actual need & promote the solution accordingly
- Manage the execution of medium and low voltage industrial system projects, including renewable energy integration
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
- Review and approve engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations
- Support sales team across country, setting up customer training, technical presentation etc.
- Train Sales, Marketing, BD, Tendering and other execution engineers for various offer
- Flexibility to travel for site visits and client meetings as required
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Client Engagement and Business Development:
- Provide technical consultancy and recommendations to clients for system improvements
- Support sales, marketing, and tendering teams by preparing technical proposals and conducting presentations
- Drive technical sessions for internal teams and clients to enhance understanding of advanced power systems
Innovation and Strategy:
- Develop advanced methodologies for control and protection parameter tuning to enhance grid stability
- Recommend configurations and schemes for knowledge-based STATCOM, SVC, and series components
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience in power and energy systems, with a focus on industrial applications
- Expertise/fair knowledge in tools like ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory and others
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy systems, digital twin technology, and protection coordination
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team effectively
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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