Power System Planning & Studies

LanceSoft Middle East; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Middle East is seeking an experienced Power System Engineer to lead planning and technical studies for Kuwait's electricity network across multiple voltage levels. You will drive seasonal studies, network development and connection studies for substations, and contribute to master planning and reporting to clients.

The role requires strong knowledge of transmission networks, power-system analysis and proficiency with modelling software, plus a degree in Electrical Engineering and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Experience in utility power-system planning and studies.
• Proficiency with power-system modelling and study software.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal system studies for summer peak and winter minimum.
• Perform network development and capacity-enhancement studies.
• Undertake connection studies for substations and major load-supply projects.
• Perform short-circuit calculations for substations.
• Assess renewable and alternative-energy connections and hosting capacity.
• Contribute to the Electrical Network Master Plan and review studies.
• Prepare study reports and recommendations for client review.

Skills

Power-system planning

Transmission networks

Power-system analysis

Power-system modelling tools

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification / professional registration advantageous

Tools

Power-system modelling software

Job description

Duration: 12+ months contract

Role Purpose

Lead power-system planning and technical studies supporting secure, reliable and economical development of Kuwait's electricity network across 400 kV, 275 kV, 132 kV, 33 kV and 11 kV systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal system studies covering summer peak, winter minimum and other critical loading conditions.
• Perform network development, expansion and capacity-enhancement studies, including identification of constraints and required reinforcements.
• Undertake connection studies for new transmission substations, transformer substations and major load-supply requirements, including projects exceeding 900 MVA where required.
• Perform short-circuit calculations for existing and proposed substations, including ring-connected substation arrangements.
• Assess renewable and alternative-energy connections, optimal connection points, hosting capability and associated network investment needs.
• Contribute to the Electrical Network Master Plan and review relevant technical studies and reports.
• Prepare technically robust study reports, assumptions, findings and recommendations for client review.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive utility power-system planning/studies experience.
• Strong knowledge of transmission and sub-transmission networks and power-system analysis.
• Proficiency with recognised power-system modelling and study software.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline; postgraduate qualification/professional registration advantageous.

Core Competencies

Technical analysis and modelling | Utility engineering judgement | Clear technical reporting | Stakeholder coordination | Quality and safety focus | Ability to work across multidisciplinary study teams