Grid Connection Technical Expert (Singapore, UK or Spain)

Univers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 133,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Univers is seeking a Grid Connection Technical Expert to interpret overseas grid connection standards and assess risks, supporting modelling decisions for wind, energy storage, and related systems.

The role focuses on developing and validating power system models, establishing simulation platforms, and contributing to control algorithms for wind turbines, storage, and station controllers while conducting safety and stability analysis for Generation-Grid-Load-Storage systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient in power systems, power electronics, and control theory.
• Experience with simulation modelling using power system software and hardware-in-the-loop tools such as PSSE, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, Simulink, RTDS, and RTLab.
• 8+ years of experience in wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage inverters, or power system modeling; overseas grid connection modelling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret overseas Grid Connection Standards and assess technical risks.
• Communicate and follow up on overseas project modelling matters; support modelling-related decisions.
• Develop and verify power system models; establish simulation platforms based on these models.
• Develop control algorithms for products such as wind turbines, energy storage, and station controllers; perform safety and stability analyses of Generation-Grid-Load-Storage systems.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Control theory

Mathematical analysis

Education

Master's degree or higher in Power Electronics or Power Systems

Tools

PSSE

DIgSILENT

PSCAD

Simulink

RTDS

RTLab

Job description

The Company:

Univers provides the world's most comprehensive decarbonization system.

We help companies and countries optimize energy systems and reduce carbon emissions with accurate, reliable, and actionable decarbonization data. Our EnOS platform connects on-the-ground operational technology and in-the-cloud intelligence to deliver real-time energy data and data-driven carbon monitoring, reporting, and abatement.

With 220 million devices connected, over 560GW of renewable energy under management, and a community of over 500 customers including Microsoft, Starbucks, and HSBC, we're helping leading businesses get the world to net zero and what comes after it.

The challenge is immense, but so are the rewards.

Join our team and help move the planet towards sustainability. For more information, please visit https://univers.com/

Role Title: Grid Connection Technical Expert

Location: Spain or London, UK

Reporting to: Senior Director of SCADA EMS (Renewables)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for interpreting overseas Grid Connection Standards, assessing technical risks
• Responsible for communication and follow-up on overseas project modelling-related matters;
• Assist the team in developing and functionally verifying power system simulation models, and establishing simulation systems and platforms based on these models;
• Participate in the development of control algorithms for products such as wind turbines, energy storage, and station controllers, as well as conducting safety and stability analysis of Generation-Grid-Load-Storage System

Requirements:

• Proficient in basic knowledge of power systems, power electronics, and control theory, familiar with the electrical and control characteristics of products such as wind turbines and energy storage, strong mathematical foundation with good abstract and analytical skills
• (ESSENTIAL) Experienced in simulation modelling and development using power system-related software and hardware-in-the-loop tools, such as PSSE, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, ADPSS, Simulink, RTDS, and RTLab, with extensive system modeling and simulation experience
• More than 8 years of experience in wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage inverters, or power system control and modeling; preferred experience in overseas grid connection modelling development and solutions

Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in Power Electronics, Power Systems and Automation, Electrical Engineering, Automation Control, or related fields.

Univers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.