Power System Engineer

Orcapod Consulting Services; Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Orcapod Consulting Services Private Limited seeks a seasoned Power Systems Engineer to perform advanced studies for energy projects in Chennai. The role focuses on load flow, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses, with emphasis on wind and renewable grid integration.

You will validate grid interactions and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in power systems, hands-on modeling in PSSE/PSCAD/DIgSILENT/ETAP, and strong technical report writing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in power systems and grid integration.
• Knowledge of Australian Market Grid Codes and interconnections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Power System Studies including Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Dynamic (RMS) analyses.
• Analyze LVRT/HVRT requirements and Active/Reactive Power control for grid compliance.
• Develop and validate models for WTG and TG controls and QoS studies.
• Prepare technical documentation, study reports, and compliance reports.
• Conduct power system simulations using PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and ETAP.

Skills

Load Flow Studies

Short Circuit Studies

Dynamic RMS Studies

Renewable Grid Integration

LVRT/HVRT Analysis

Power Control

Grid Code Compliance

WTG/Plant Modeling

Technical Reporting

PSSE/PSCAD/DIgSILENT/ETAP

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

Experience Required: 5+ Years
Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD
Domain: Energy (Conventional & Non-Conventional)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Power System Studies including:
  • Load Flow Analysis
  • Short Circuit Analysis
  • Dynamic (RMS) Studies
  • Wind/Renewable Energy Grid Integration Studies
• Analyze and validate:
  • LVRT (Low Voltage Ride Through) and HVRT (High Voltage Ride Through) requirements
  • Active and Reactive Power Control
  • dQ0 Sequence Concepts
  • Plant Controller Behavior
  • Grid Code Compliance
• Conduct power system simulations and studies using industry-standard software:
  • PSSE
  • PSCAD
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  • ETAP
• Prepare:
  • Technical Documentation
  • Study Reports
  • Compliance Reports
• Develop and validate models for:
  • Wind Turbine Generators (WTG)
  • Turbine Generator (TG) Controls
  • Power Quality (PQ) Capability Studies
  • Point of Connection (POC/PCC) Modeling
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Australian Market Grid Codes
  • Renewable Energy Interconnection Regulations

Required Technical Skills

• Load Flow Studies
• Short Circuit Studies
• Dynamic/RMS Simulation Studies
• Renewable Energy Grid Integration
• LVRT/HVRT Analysis
• Active & Reactive Power Control
• Grid Code Compliance Studies
• WTG & Plant Controller Modeling
• Technical Report Writing
• PSSE / PSCAD / DIgSILENT PowerFactory / ETAP

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in power systems.
• Experience in grid integration of wind and renewable power plants.
• Hands-on modeling and simulation experience in at least one major power system software package.
• Exposure to Australian grid codes and compliance assessments.