Study Specialist Engineer – 2

LanceSoft Middle East; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Middle East is seeking a Study Specialist Engineer – 2 to conduct power-system planning and technical studies focused on generation connections, GCC grid interconnection, renewable energy integration, and system security in Kuwait.

You'll evaluate network performance, review reports, and provide actionable engineering recommendations to support reliable power transmission development. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential for high-quality studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems desirable.
• Strong experience in power-system planning and generation interconnection studies.
• Experience with renewable energy integration and grid interconnection considerations.
• Ability to interpret complex utility reports and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of GCC Interconnection Grid and Kuwait power transmission context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct generation connection and renewable energy planning studies, identify grid connection points.
• Assess requirements for strengthening Kuwait's power system to GCC Interconnection Grid.
• Review GCCIA reports and provide technical comments and recommendations.
• Participate in GCCIA workshops and prepare technical reports.
• Analyze power-system balance during outages and assess impact on stability and security.
• Evaluate renewable energy forecasting, integration constraints, and network investment needs.
• Recommend transmission network enhancements to accommodate renewables.
• Support seasonal studies, substation connection assessments, and network planning.
• Translate analysis results into practical engineering recommendations for planning and operations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure quality and reliability of studies and reports.

Skills

Power-system planning

Generation interconnection

Renewable energy integration

Technical reporting

Power systems stability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Job description

Duration: 12 months, with a potential extension of 12 months

Role Overview

The Study Specialist Engineer – 2 will conduct power-system planning and technical studies focusing on generation connections, GCC grid interconnection, renewable energy integration, and power-system security. The role involves evaluating network performance, assessing system stability, reviewing technical reports, and providing practical engineering recommendations to support the reliable and efficient development of Kuwait's power transmission network.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct generation connection and renewable energy planning studies, including identifying and evaluating suitable grid connection points.
• Assess technical requirements for strengthening and connecting Kuwait's power system to the GCC Interconnection Grid.
• Review and evaluate operational and planning reports issued by the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), providing detailed technical comments and recommendations.
• Participate in GCCIA workshops and prepare technical reports, observations, and study findings.
• Analyse power-system balance under sudden generation or load losses and assess their impact on network stability and operational security.
• Evaluate renewable energy forecasting, integration constraints, generation curtailment, and network investment requirements.
• Recommend transmission network enhancements and infrastructure investments to accommodate additional renewable energy generation.
• Support seasonal power-system studies, substation connection assessments, and network expansion planning.
• Translate complex system analysis results into practical, technically sound recommendations for utility network planning and operations.
• Coordinate with relevant technical stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, quality, and reliability of engineering studies and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems is desirable.
• Strong experience in power-system planning, generation interconnection, and renewable energy integration studies.
• Sound understanding of interconnected transmission networks, power-system stability, and operational security principles.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting complex utility engineering reports and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of generation connection assessments, renewable energy integration constraints, and transmission network development.
• Ability to prepare clear, structured technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Experience working with utility companies, power transmission networks, or regional interconnection authorities is preferred.