​Power System Study Engineer

Our clients are engineering consultants and advisors, trusted by their clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa. They create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. They value inclusion and recognise the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need others to succeed.

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Location:Remote, Hybrid or Office based

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Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering Degree is required with a preference for specialization in power systems studies

• Professional Registration with ECSA would be an advantage.

• Experience interacting with stakeholders.

• 3 - 7 years of relevant experience

• Highly proficient user of EMT simulation software and commonly used network simulation software (Eg. PowerFactory, ETAP, EMTDC/PSCAD).

• Working Experience in performing a range of studies including Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies

• Working knowledge of the following Software (PSLF, ASPEN, DSATools, Powerworld, and EMTP RV) advantageous

• Python Programming advantageous

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Support, and manage dynamic system modelling information and studies.

• Perform and lead a range of studies including Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies

• Developing and recommending best practices for the conduct of system impact analysis (including electromagnetic transient analysis) of new renewable technologies, such as inverter-based generation, including wind, solar, and storage technologies.

• Present recommendations regarding system modelling issues and results to ISOs and Utilities.

• Develop and recommend best practices for power systems studies.

• Compile and evaluate technical reports, engineering calculations and provide independent review for clients.