Senior Power System Engineer

Job Requirements:

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical power systems studies for solar, wind and storage power plants (stand-alone or hybrid) to ensure compliance with the applicable grid codes, including steady-state and dynamic studies, RMS and EMT.
• Prepare and present clear technical reports and communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Ensure that the project designs meet all the relevant technical grid code compliance requirements including specific TSO and DNO requirements and standards and provide alternatives and solutions.
• Perform grid impact studies to identify the effect of the interconnection of a new plant to the network.
• Automate recurring analytical tasks using programming (Python, etc.) and create report templates.
• Contribute to configure or build national network models according to the availability of the sources.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic studies to identify system bottlenecks and thermal/stability constraints, using the appropriate software such as PowerFactory, PSSE, GridCal or Anarede.
• Program the data analytics and power systems tools needed to assess historical and forecasted grid congestion from publicly available data.

Work Experience:

Qualifications:

• Degree in electrical engineering (power systems focus) or equivalent technical discipline.
• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) or specialized coursework in power systems, market operations, or renewable integration preferred.
• Candidates with additional qualification in renewable energy (especially PV) would be preferred.

Experience:

• Proven track record in a similar role related to compliance with European grid codes for at least 10 years.
• Candidates with experience of working directly for DNOs/TSOs and/or power systems consultancies in Europe will be preferred.
• Proven track record with DIgSILENT PowerFactory and Python

Knowledge:

• Strong technical knowledge of photovoltaic, wind farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies and plant design.
• Strong technical knowledge of distribution and transmission systems and network stability.
• Strong technical knowledge of the European Grid Code (RfG), its national implementation across Europe and other relevant grid connection standards (i.e. Grid Code and G99 in UK). Knowledge of the specific grid code requirements for solar, wind, BESS and hybrid power plants.
• Strong technical knowledge of inverter and power plant controls and their contribution to grid stability (including grid following and grid forming,voltage and frequency regulation, inertia, power oscillation damping).
• Being able to conduct grid compliance studies including, but not only, reactive power capability, fault ride-through, frequency control, voltage control, short-circuit, harmonics, flicker
• Knowledge of static load flow studies at distribution/transmission network level (load balancing, contingency analysis, capacity estimation).
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems software DigSilent, PSS/E, Anarede, GridCal, PSCAD.
• Knowledge of other EMT tools (EMTP-RV, IPSA) is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (specially Python, DPL) and be able to develop procedures and automatisms with them.
• Knowledge of Excel, SQL, Power Automate, PowerBI.
• Knowledge of transient studies including insulation coordination, transformer energization and TRV analysis, transformer and cable sizing.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU distribution and transmission industry and the relevant grid compliance procedures.
• Strong knowledge of technical HV connection process, requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of TSO/DNO publicly available information systems