Power System Studies Engineer (Elec)

Key Responsibilities

Experience in a lead position in power system studies and grid integration studies for Renewable Power Plants. Should have profound knowledge about renewable generation (Solar PV inverters, wind energy systems, BESS), HVDC, FACTS (STATCOM, SVC, SCG). Should have hands-on experience working on software like PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, Dig SILENT and should have delivered studies using the softwareRequired SkillsStrong analytical skillsReport writing skillsStrong communication skillsPython programmingSubstations & Grid Integration (Must Skills) EHV System – Substation & TransmissionExperience in Grid integration Shall be able to develop models / in thoroughly understanding OEM Dynamic model using their manual / ability to test and validate the OEM model and identify issues and solving through vendor before using it.Studies like Transient and Steady state stability studies, voltage stability studies, harmonic studies, power quality studies, LVRT (Low Voltage Ride Through) and Fault Ride Through studies. Reactive Power compensation studies (sizing of Filters)Experience in Contingency analysis for designing grid components.Knowledge & Working hands on Experience in the following software:PSS-EDig SILENT,ETAPPSCAD, EMTP-RV, Renewables ( Must Skills)a) Shall have knowledge on Modelling of Renewable Energy sources (especially Solar, BESS & Wind).Load flow studies, Reactive power assessment, and contingency analysis to assess the overloading elements in the network as per the Renewable Energy Systems (RES) capacity addition plans/scenarios.‘b) Utility Substation / Industrial Substation ( it is deemed to have experience in this field)Load Flow, Short Circuit CalculationRelay CoordinationExperience in performing motor acceleration and re-acceleration studies as per process requirement for motor grouping.‘c) Preferred Skills (i.e working experience in the project):Experience in design of power generation mix for microgrid and battery storage systems using software like HOMER, PLEXOS or similar.Experience in protection relay selection, coordination studies – over current / Earth fault, Unit protection, distance protection, motor protection, generator protection and grid tie-in.D) Insulation Coordination Study skills (i.e working experience in the project):Experience in Insulation coordination studies - cable energization, transformer energization, reactor energization, TRV, direct and indirect lightning strike study, very fast transient over voltage (GIS) using PSCD or similar, Switching study, Power oscillation damping, Sub-Synchronous Resonance study.Minimum Qualification- Post-Graduation in Power Systems Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Renewable Energy (MTech / ME).Experience - Minimum 10 to 12 professional experience in Power System Studies with Hands-on experience in Renewable power plant studies, industrial power system studies with emphasis on relay coordination and arc flash hazard analysis.Software Skills Required:Proficient in STAAD Pro., Awareness ETABs, SAP, AUTOCAD, REVITT, TEKLA, CONCISE BEAM ,LIRA SAPR.LIRA soft