Power System Lead

Mounee Consulting Services; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounee Consulting Services is looking for a Power System Analysis Expert based in Riyadh. Candidates should have over 10 years of professional experience, especially as a lead analyst in power systems. Key responsibilities include conducting various studies related to renewable energy and using specialized software tools. The position also requires strong analytical and communication skills as well as a relevant postgraduate qualification. This is an exciting opportunity for technical experts in the power systems field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 professional years in Power System Studies; at least 5 years as a lead Power System Analyst.
• Hands‑on experience in renewable energy studies, industrial power system studies.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and DEP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead power system studies and grid integration for renewable power plants.
• Perform insulation coordination studies and transient/steady-state stability studies.
• Conduct client discussions on study reports and obtain approvals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Report writing skills

Strong communication skills

Python programming

Substations & Grid Integration

Education

Post‑Graduation in Power Systems Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Renewable Energy (MTech/ME)

Ph.D. in Power Systems

Tools

PSCAD

PSS-E

Dig SILENT

ETAP

DSATools

CYME

NEPLAN

MATLAB

CDEGS

AVEVA

PLEXOS

Job description

Power System Analysis Expert

Qualification

• Post‑Graduation in Power Systems Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Renewable Energy (MTech/ME)
• Ph.D. in Power Systems is an added advantage

Experience

Minimum 10–12 professional years in Power System Studies; at least 5 years as a lead Power System Analyst with hands‑on experience in renewable energy studies, industrial power system studies, focusing on relay coordination and arc flash hazard analysis.

Criteria

• Lead position in power system studies and grid integration studies for renewable power plants.
• Profound knowledge of renewable generation (solar PV inverters, wind energy systems, BESS), HVDC, FACTS (STATCOM, SVC, SCG).
• Hands‑on experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, Dig SILENT and delivery of studies using these tools.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Python programming
• Substations & Grid Integration

Must possess skills for performing the following studies

• Insulation coordination studies – cable, transformer, reactor energization, TRV, lightning strike studies, very fast transient over‑voltage (GIS) using PSCD or similar, switching study, power oscillation damping, sub‑synchronous resonance study.
• Ferro‑resonance studies associated with transformer, EHV cable.
• Secondary arc current extinction study for successful auto‑reclosure.
• Selection of surge arrester duty such as residual voltage, energy level.
• Grid integration.
• Model development and validation of OEM dynamic models, testing, and vendor issue resolution.
• Transient and steady‑state stability studies, voltage stability, harmonic studies, power quality, LVRT and fault ride‑through studies, reactive power compensation (filter sizing).
• Contingency analysis for designing grid components.
• Benchmarking studies of PSSE and PSCAD models for renewable power plants.
• User‑defined model preparation in PSSE using FORTRAN/FLECS coding.
• Python code automation for PSSE/PSCAD activities.
• Preparation of high‑quality study reports and review of submitted reports.
• Client‑facing discussions of reports and obtaining sign‑off.

Knowledge & Working Hands‑On Experience in Software

• PSCAD, EMTP‑RV
• PSS‑E
• Dig SILENT, ETAP
• DSATools
• CYME, NEPLAN, MATLAB, CDEGS, AVEVA, PLEXOS

Renewables

• Load flow studies to assess overloading elements in the network as per renewable energy systems capacity addition plans/scenarios.
• Identification of reactive power elements required under multiple cases for RES capacity addition plans/scenarios.
• Knowledge of modelling renewable energy sources (solar, BESS, wind).
• Assessment of operational challenges posed by different RES technologies – solar, wind.
• Verification of grid code compliance before energization of power plants under relevant operating scenarios, including static, dynamic, transient stability, control interaction, and power quality analysis.

The following studies deemed to be familiar

• Load Flow, Short Circuit Calculation
• Relay Coordination
• Motor acceleration and re‑acceleration studies as per process requirements for motor grouping.
• Short circuit analysis and sizing of switchgear and circuit breaker.
• Protection philosophy suggestions and relay coordination according to international standards/best practices.
• Arc flash analysis as per international standards.

Preferred Skills

• Design of power generation mix for microgrid and battery storage systems using software like HOMER, PLEXOS.
• Protection relay selection and coordination studies – over‑current/earth fault, unit protection, distance protection, motor protection, generator protection, grid tie‑in.
• Modelling of phase‑shifting transformer.
• Experience handling customers and utilities/off‑takers for approval of grid impact studies.
• HVDC, STATCOM projects including electromagnetic compatibility studies.

General

• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, DEP and other industrial standards.
• Detailed analysis of available technological solutions for system studies.
• Ability to assume typical input data parameters for each study based on past experience when actual data are not available.
• Knowledge and interpretation of country‑specific grid codes (Middle East preferred).
• Capability to provide optimization possibilities aligned with grid code requirements.
• Identification of issues/challenges in grid integration and suggestion of solutions.

Additional Requirements

• Teamwork & Leadership – ability to foster teamwork and guide colleagues on projects and initiatives.
• Communication & Judgment – effective communication to stakeholders and exercise decision‑making considering long‑term ramifications.
• Commitment – willingness to work with smart and curious people of diverse backgrounds to address larger challenges.
• Business tools proficiency – Outlook, Excel, VBA, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Word, MS Teams, OneDrive, and others.