Senior Power Systems Engineer - Offshore wind

 

Location - Edinburgh

Ref - SPSEOW

Ventus is working with an offshore wind developer in Edinburgh, to appoint a Senior Power Systems Engineer Engineer for their 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.

  • Specify design of reactive compensation and check electrical load calculations for plant and harmonic filters.

  • 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 systemsrelated decision making, engineering risk management, budgeting and programme • Support project technical engineering meetings with other engineering stakeholders both internally and externally.

  • Support the Grid Manager in preparation of annual DRC submissions to the System Operator.

  • Support the regulation manager in interpretation and development of relevant system code changes and developments. 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering

  • 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 UK grid.

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

  • 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

  • Exceptional written communication and presentation skills.

  • Willingness to travel where required

PermanentShubhangi Anand