Studies Specialist Engineer

WSP

Kuwait

Ref: HP362-773

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are currently looking for Studies Specialist Engineers with fifteen (15) years of experience in Design, Planning, Realization, and Operation of the power system and network studies {with at least five (5) years’ experience in power system studies using the PSS/E} for our ongoing project in Kuwait.

You will be responsible for conducting all power system studies such as load flow, short-circuit and stability etc. as requested by different departments and in particular for the Operation Department of Control Centers and assist the expert studies engineer in preparation of different reports giving recommendations for the reinforcement of the transmission networks voltages ranging from 11 (not the Primary Distribution system) to 400 KV of the Ministry of Electricity & Water.

Responsibilities and needed expertise are broadly defined hereafter but not limited to:
• Good working experience in using the available Off line PSS/E software programs so as to study and review the operational needs for the existing and suitability of the planned additions to the power system in future.
• To conduct system studies such as load flow, short circuit, transient stability,……. etc. as required or requested by using latest Offline PTI Power System Simulator for Engineers (PSS/E) on his own and assist the studies expert engineer in performing the required studies.
• To analyze the system dynamic behavior and accordingly update the operational policies for all system components with the co-operation of the Operation Engineer taking into consideration failure of two elements at the same time could they be generating plant, transmission lines, transformers or any combination of them.
• To assist the Expert Studies Engineer in conducting the peak load and minimum load analysis for the system and submit detailed reports for the reinforcement of the system.
• To assist the Expert Studies Engineer in conducting the expected summer peak load and expected winter minimum load analysis for the system and submit detailed reports for the reinforcement of the system and any required reactive compensation.

Requirements

Requirements : At least fifteen (15) years combined experience in Design, Planning, Realization, and Operation of the power system and network studies {with at least five (5) years experience in power system studies using the PSS/E}

You’ll be joining a diverse group of individuals including engineers, scientists, technicians, consultants and academics, who work together to provide the most effective and sustainable solutions for our clients.

As one of the ‘Top 20 Companies to Work For in the UAE’, we offer a supportive team based environment, continued training and development, flexible working arrangements and rewarding career opportunities.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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