Study Specialist Engineer - 12 months - Kuwait

EY; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Kuwait is seeking a power-systems planning specialist to lead generation-connection and renewable integration studies, translating findings into practical network recommendations. You will contribute to regional interconnection projects with GCCIA and support technical work across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure system stability and effective planning for evolving energy networks in Kuwait and the GCC.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in power-system planning and renewable integration studies.
• Knowledge of interconnected transmission-system behaviour and stability principles.
• Experience reviewing complex utility study reports and translating findings into recommendations.
• Electrical Engineering degree; postgraduate qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct generation-connection and renewable-energy studies, including grid connection points.
• Study requirements for strengthening Kuwait power system with the GCC Interconnection Grid.
• Review GCC Interconnection Authority reports and provide technical comments.
• Support GCCIA workshops and prepare technical reports and observations.
• Study system balance after sudden loss of generation or load and assess stability issues.
• Assess renewable-energy forecasting and integration constraints for network investments.
• Support seasonal and network-expansion studies as required.

Skills

Power-system planning

Renewable integration

System stability

Technical report writing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

Other locations: Anywhere Globally

Role Purpose

Deliver specialist planning studies focused on generation connections, GCC interconnection, renewable integration and system security, translating system-analysis findings into practical network recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct generation-connection and renewable-energy operational/planning studies, including assessment of suitable grid connection points.
• Study requirements for strengthening and connecting the Kuwait power system with the GCC Interconnection Grid.
• Review and evaluate operational and planning reports issued by the GCC Interconnection Authority and prepare technical comments.
• Support GCCIA workshops and prepare associated technical reports and observations.
• Study system balance under sudden loss of generation or load and assess operational issues affecting network stability.
• Assess renewable-energy forecasting, integration constraints, curtailment considerations and network investments required to accommodate additional renewable generation.
• Support seasonal, substation-connection and network-expansion studies as required.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in power-system planning, generation/interconnection and renewable integration studies.
• Knowledge of interconnected transmission-system behaviour and system stability principles.
• Experience reviewing complex utility study reports and converting findings into actionable recommendations.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.

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

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