Lead Engineer - Electrical Engineering

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Job Description Summary

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

KEY TECHNICAL AREAS

1. Power System Studies – Steady State

·  Load Flow.
·  Short Circuit.
·  Unit Interaction Factor.
·  Multi Infeed Interaction Factor.
·  Arc Flash.

2. Power System Studies – Dynamics RMS

·  Transient Stability.
·  Fundamental Frequency Temporary Overvoltage.
·  Control Interaction.
·  RMS modelling of Control System.

3. Harmonic Studies

·  Harmonic performance; harmonic stability; harmonic filter design.
·  Power Line Carrier Interference studies and filters.
·  Harmonic site measurements.

4. Electromagnetic Compatibility Studies

·  Radio Frequency Interference and screening.
·  Electromagnetic Fields.
·  Substation Electromagnetic Zoning.
·  EMC compliance and risk assessment of the substation.
·  Earthing and bonding.

5. Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies

·  Transient Overvoltage.
·  Transient Recovery Voltage.
·  Lightning.
·  Other EMT studies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Modelling and performing the studies; deliver study reports.
·  Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
·  Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
·  Customer facing responsibilities.
·  Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.
·  Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.
·  External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).
·  Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.
·  Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, behaviors. Attend EHS training.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above.
 

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in industrial engineering roles.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE TOOLS

·  PSS®E
·  DIgSILENT Power Factory
·  MATLAB
·  PSCAD
·  FORTRAN
·  PYTHON
·  EXCEL

PERSONAL SKILLS
 

·  Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
·  Technical leadership and mentoring Good technical communication skills.
·  Technical reporting and presentation.
·  Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.
·  Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
·  Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
·  Ability to be a team player and to work independently.
·  Right first time culture & attitude

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No