Study Specialist Engineer - 12 months - Kuwait

EY; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead power-system planning and technical studies across Kuwait's electricity network. The role focuses on 400 kV, 275 kV, 132 kV, 33 kV and 11 kV systems with emphasis on secure, reliable and economical network development.

The candidate will manage seasonal studies, conduct network development and connection analyses, and contribute to the Master Plan. Strong modelling skills and professional registration are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional registration advantageous.
• Experience with recognised power-system modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal system studies for 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, 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.

Skills

Power-system planning

Transmission networks

Power-system modelling tools

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Power-system modelling software

Job description

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.

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