Consultant Main circuit Design Engineer

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead main circuit design studies for FACTS and HVDC projects. You will develop configurations per project specs and review electrical system performance.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, MATLAB/PSCAD proficiency, insulation coordination expertise, and coordination with control, protection, and substation teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and power system studies.
• Extensive experience in Main Circuit Design for FACTS and HVDC applications.
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards and international engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform main circuit design studies for FACTS and HVDC projects.
• Develop and review main circuit configurations based on project requirements and system specs.
• Conduct RAM, insulation coordination, and power losses studies for HVDC/FACTS systems.
• Define and evaluate control objectives and their impact on circuit design and performance.
• Develop and validate electrical system models for simulation (MATLAB/PSCAD).
• Coordinate with Power System Control, Protection, Substation and other disciplines for integration.
• Review vendor documentation and provide technical recommendations to clients and project teams.

Skills

HVDC technologies

FACTS technologies

Main circuit design

Electrical system modelling

Education

Master's Degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics

Tools

MATLAB

PSCAD

Job description

Lead and perform strong Main Circuit Design studies strong for FACTS and HVDC applications Develop and review main circuit configurations based on project requirements and system specifications Perform strong Reliability Availability and Maintainability RAM studies strong for FACTS and HVDC systems Conduct strong power losses studies and calculations strong for HVDC and FACTS systems Define and evaluate strong control objectives strong and their impact on main circuit design and system performance Perform strong insulation coordination studies strong for HVDC and FACTS systems Analyse system operating conditions and assess the electrical performance of main circuit components Develop and validate electrical system models for simulation and study purposes Perform simulation and analysis using strong MATLAB and PSCAD strong Review technical specifications design criteria customer requirements and applicable standards Prepare and review technical reports engineering calculations study reports and design documentation Provide technical recommendations based on study results and engineering assessments Coordinate with Power System Control Protection Substation and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of the main circuit design Support technical discussions with clients consultants suppliers and project stakeholders Review vendor documentation and technical submissions related to main circuit equipment and systems Identify technical risks and provide appropriate engineering solutions Ensure that all engineering activities comply with applicable strong international standards project specifications and quality requirements strong Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers within the project team

Educational Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a reputed university. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering is preferred. Specialization in Power Systems, HVDC, FACTS, or High Voltage Engineering will be an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and power system studies. Extensive experience in Main Circuit Design for FACTS and HVDC applications. Proven experience in:Main Circuit Design StudiesRAM StudiesPower Losses StudiesControl ObjectivesInsulation Coordination StudiesExperience working on HVDC transmission systems and FACTS projects is essential.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of HVDC and FACTS technologies. Strong understanding of main circuit design principles and electrical system behaviour. Proficiency in MATLAB and PSCAD. Knowledge of electrical network modelling and simulation. Good understanding of insulation coordination principles for HV/EHV systems. Knowledge of reliability, availability, and maintainability concepts and methodologies. Ability to analyse technical data and prepare engineering calculations and reports. Familiarity with relevant IEC/IEEE standards and international engineering practices.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities. Ability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ability to manage complex engineering studies and deliverables within project timelines. Strong attention to technical accuracy and quality.