Senior-Level Position at Sargent & Lundy's Consulting Group

This senior-level position is within Sargent & Lundy's Consulting Group and will be responsible for the following:

Transmission system planning and analysis, including studies in load flow, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients (EMT), to support a variety of clients such as project developers, ISO/RTO, and electric utilities
Performing transmission system technical analysis, which includes power flow studies and contingency analysis, stability analysis, voltage analysis, and EMT studies related to the impact of inverter-based generation, offshore wind generation, and high voltage direct-current (HVDC) on the transmission system
Supporting generator interconnection applications and associated system impact studies

This position will be located in the UAE – local candidates are preferred.

Essential Skills and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree
Minimum of 8 years relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system modeling and analysis, including load flow analysis and time domain analysis
Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission thermal and voltage constraints and to identify transfer capability limits
Experience in stability analysis to identify critical clearing times, identify voltage constraints and analyze power system damping
Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability analysis using PSS/E, PSLF, TARA
Experience in electromagnetic transient analysis using PSCAD

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred
Experience in modeling and application studies for HVDC converters and HVDC transmission lines
Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or ASPEN
Experience in the interconnection process for large generators (20MW)
Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs, such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ISO-NE
Experience in Python, Java Script, or other scripting languages

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

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Senior Transmission Planning and Power Systems Consultant