Consultant II
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- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible in developing, delivering, and supporting technical solutions related to the transmission & distribution power grids, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future.
- Perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies.
- Perform Steady State Simulation, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis, and recommend mitigations.
- Develop and fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for transient & EMT simulation-based analyses.
- Organize all tasks and schedules in carrying out substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work and deliverables.
- Manage and act as technical solution delivery consultant on projects related to electrical transmission and distribution system planning studies to determine transmission requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or master’s degree or Doctorate in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from a recognized university.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Power Systems Engineering professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships.
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly become adept at IEEE, IEC, NERC, and local grid regulatory requirements and processes for various transmission systems around the world.
- Knowledge on various transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures, and ability to apply Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analyses.
- In-depth knowledge of transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint.
- Technical understanding of various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN OneLiner, TARA, CAPE, DSATools, or PowerWorld Simulator.
- Excellent oral, presenting, and written communication skills.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Consulting experience within the utilities industry.
- Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols.
- Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions.
- Flexibility to work in mid shift timings (UK shift).