Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer – 1 year contract

Our client, a leading developer within the global offshore wind sector, is looking to hire a Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer for an initial 1 year contract.

This role can be based at one of 3 locations – London, Coventry or Swindon.

The role will be offered on Outside IR35, Limited Co, contract for initial duration of 1 year.

Duties / Responsibilities:

The Engineer will sit in Client Renewables Electrical System & Project Engineering team, supporting the Project’s Engineering and Package Managers with responsibilities including:

• Working in construction or development phases of our offshore wind farm projects, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a robust and optimised through life design of the project’s electrical system supporting on all aspects of the generation and transmission system up to the grid interface point.
• Advise projects on specific questions regarding electrical system behaviour, grid code compliance and grid connection processes.
• Act as project's grid integration and system studies technical expert for discussions with OEM’s and EPC contractors providing HVAC or HVDC offshore transmission solutions.
• Lead and coordinate grid connection processes, organising all relevant technical documentation, test reports, and certifications.
• Lead design/ prequalification for packages of offshore wind farms and components performing audits and technical due diligence.
• Create simulation models for electrical systems, and perform load flow and short circuit calculations, analyse dynamic stability and harmonics stability as well as protection concepts.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external resources for technical due diligence projects (e.g. of M&A acquisitions), analyse simulation results, technical solutions and risks, make proposals for technical and commercial decisions.
• Analyse electrical system behaviour and grid code compliance for projects and existing plants.
• Close liaison with technical experts in Offshore Engineering's EC&I Department and the Grid Integration & Studies Engineers working on similar projects to ensure their knowledge is effectively utilised on the project.

Qualification:

• University degree or comparable education ideally in electrical power engineering.
• Fluent English speaking and writing.
• Experience in system studies of offshore wind or similar large HV transmission projects.
• Experience of the grid connection process and Grid Code in the UK, ideally dealing with both NESO and NGET.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the application of relevant software programs such as MS Office, DigSilent PowerFactory and PSCAD (for load flow, short circuit, protection, RMS and EMT simulations).
• Knowledge of electrical plant including large power transformers, switchgear, onshore transmission substations, converter systems, static and dynamic reactive power compensation solutions, HV/MV cable systems.
• Appreciation of The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) roles and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful.
• Broad knowledge of the use of relevant guidelines, norms and standards and best practice.

Beneficial:

• Chartership in an Engineering discipline and membership of recognised professional body
• Renewable energy/offshore wind farm experience
• Demonstrable experience of working effectively in an international business
• Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful
• Valid driving licence

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