Senior Power Systems Engineer - Offshore Wind

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Offshore Wind

27 Oct
|
Eden Scott
|
Edinburgh

27 Oct

Eden Scott

Edinburgh

Job description

Reference : 170902

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Edinburgh - Offshore Wind

Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting their offshore wind developer client with the appointment of a Senior Power Systems Engineer.

This represents an excellent opportunity for a Degree qualified Electrical Engineer with grid experience to join an entrepreneurial company and further develop their career.

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 systems-related decision making, engineering risk management, budgeting and programme
- Support project technical engineering meetings with other engineering stakeholders both internally within the organisation 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.

Minimum 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.

Salary : Up to £75,000 dependent on experience + Bonus of up to 20%

▶️ Senior Power Systems Engineer - Offshore Wind
🖊️ Eden Scott
📍 Edinburgh

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