Offshore-Jobs in Kanada

Job Description Summary

The Central Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of high voltage transmission projects, including the connection of new generation & grid stability projects, and is looking for a Power System and RAM Studies Engineer to join the team.

Job Description

In This Role

You will lead the concept studies at the tender stage, and working with other engineering disciplines, develop solutions that satisfy the client's needs and conform to requirements, such as Grid Code connection agreements.

Once the project is secured you will manage the external resources who will undertake the full set of electrical system studies, validate the output, and act as the main technical interface to the client in this area of the design.

The Grid System Integration (GSI) business team is a turnkey project business that works with its internal and external partners to engineer, procure, construct and commission a wide range of projects associated with the bulk transmission of electrical power and management of electrical power grids.

These Projects Typically Include

• New high voltage transmission substations
• Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks
• On and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies.
• Network compensation and stability projects
• Energy Storage Projects

For a number of Customers, this work will include developing solutions from first principles or undertaking a range of electrical studies to demonstrate that the design being proposed or delivered meets the required design parameters. This role is to support those activities both at the Tender Stage and the Project Delivery Stage.

Role

At the Tender stage, you will play a key role supporting the Engineering team to develop the concept solutions needed to demonstrate competence to the Customer and secure the project. This will generally include undertaking the following tasks:

• Understanding the customers' power system requirements, regulatory constraints and standards that need to be adhered to.
• Developing the initial system architecture and advising the Customer on areas of difficulty or where designs can be optimized.
• Undertake provisional load-flow studies, with PowerFactory, DIgSILENT or similar software tools, for the purpose of initial system design and equipment sizing.
• Undertake provisional RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) to ensure the proposed solution meets the Clients expectations.
• Work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure that the practical realization of the Power System design is as efficient and cost effective as possible.
• Manage any third-party resources engaged to undertake more detailed studies, such as harmonic analysis, required to further develop the proposed design, including the validation of the work produced.
• Engage with the Customer, as required, to articulate the Power System solution and answer questions or queries that may be raised.

You Will Continue To Support The Project As It Moves Into The Delivery Stage And Work Closely With The Execution Teams To Manage The Full Set Of Studies Needed To Confirm Compliance. This Will Generally Include Undertaking The Following Tasks:

• Identifying the studies to be performed, preparing procurement specifications, and working closely with the Sourcing team to engage the entity that will perform the full set of project studies.
• Once a suitable consultant has been engaged, set them to work, answer queries, monitor progress and validate the work that they produce.
• Continue to be the main point of contact to the Customer for all topics related to Power System Studies and answer questions or queries that may be raised.
• Manage the Customer approval process and ensure that the Customers comments are answered in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Continue to work closely with the mechanical-electrical teams and ensure complete alignment between the Power System design and the practical realization of the project.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will have the following qualification and experience:

• An MSC (or equivalent) in Power Engineering. (Or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrable experience working in a role where you are undertaking electrical study work on high voltage transmission systems, and have a strong working knowledge of the following topics:
• Electrical Load Flow and Equipment Sizing
• Reactive Power Management
• Harmonic Management
• Availability Studies
• Insulation Coordination
• Be a competent user of a power system analysis software application such as PowerFactory DIgSILENT (or equivalent)
• Be a competent user of a RAM Studies (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) software application such as ReliaSoft - BlockSIM (or equivalent)
• You are fluent in German and English

Desired Characteristics

• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the power transmission business and the way in which electrical power grids are operated in order to successfully transmit power while remaining stable. You will also have a working knowledge of related standards and documents, such as the UK Grid Code, in order to understand the design constraints that need to be adhered to.
• You will be confident to discuss these complex topics with Customers and Consultants and be able to propose solutions or improvements needed to create successful concepts that can then be delivered. You will also be able to bridge the gap between the system studies and practical design realization, and be able to provide guidance to the electrical-mechanical teams who will create the detail design.
• You will be a team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills, be capable of self-management, and have a high degree of flexibility, resilience and a self-learning attitude.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford and Berlin.

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No