Electrical Systems Engineer - Offshore Wind

 

Location - Edinburgh

Ref - ESEOW

Ventus is working with a leading offshore wind developer, to appoint an Electrical Systems Engineer for its Edinburgh Team.

Main Accountabilities:

  • Electrical power systems lead for the electrical system modelling design

  • Apply the UK grid code to the power system design

  • Manage specification writing and consultancy work scopes with associated delivery review for power system study requirements for the offshore windfarm to grid connection

  • Support the development of Engineering tender requirements for electrical equipment.

  • Work with electrical cable, plant and wind farm engineers as well as electrical protection and control system engineers during design stages

  • Work within a multidisciplinary engineering design team and be able to explain complex power system models and results to the team to progress the design 

  • Support the Electrical Engineering Manager with monthly design reviews, power systems-related decision making, engineering risk management, budgeting and programme

  • Support the Grid Manager in regular engagements with NESO/SSEN to address interaction issues, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Support the Grid/Regulation managers in assessing and responding to regulatory and policy changes.

  • Support project technical engineering meetings with other engineering stakeholders both internally and externally.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering or similar degree experience

  • Experienced power systems engineer modelling both wind turbine generator and transmission systems

  • Experienced power system analyst modelling with software tools for static and dynamic studies for generation systems connecting to the GB grid

  • Understanding and application of the GB grid code and modelling standards for connection of offshore generators to the GB grid.  

  • Understanding of GB grid regulatory frameworks and policy change mechanisms.

  • Have experience of working with OEMs in relation to modelling requirements for grid code compliance. 

  • Have a good understanding of relevant standards applicable to primary electrical plant for modelling purposes

  • Have knowledge and practical experience of using modelling tools such as DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSSE, PSCAD for example

  • Experience of application of CDM to projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team

  • Detail oriented and systematic approach to design

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Power Point and Word

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