Electrical Power Systems Analyst Hybrid Remote, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Permanent Full Time Electrical Power Systems Analyst

RES Careers - Electrical Power Systems Analyst

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our goals would be impossible without our people. Because we're solving some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset, so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes an impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing global network, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave, and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Electrical Engineering, you will support the business in performing complex electrical design power system analysis to maximize the value of projects and manage technical risk.

Organisational Context

Group Engineering provides specialist engineering support to all RES Regional Business across all phases of low-carbon projects. In a changing global market, RES needs to achieve cost parity with conventional generation, and the department has a lead role to ensure effective knowledge sharing across the RES Group and to reduce cost through innovative engineering solutions that achieve a balance between risk and cost.

The role of the Electrical Engineering team is to provide specialist support and technical leadership through direct project support, design reviews, earthing/grounding design, electrical analysis, R&D, and support to New Markets and New Technologies.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement static, dynamic, and transient models for electrical power systems.
• Develop control algorithms, control system models, and solutions to complex network characteristics and performance requirements.
• Perform electrical design studies including load flow, short circuit, voltage profile, voltage regulation, electrical system losses, and insulation coordination.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations documenting study findings, results, and recommendations.
• Provide training and mentoring on electrical studies to other members of the RES Regional Business.
• Develop and maintain systems and processes to be used within the UK business and other parts of the RES group.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of electrical power system modeling and analysis.
• Understanding of generation control systems, control algorithms, and power electronics.
• International standards on electrical systems and renewable energy-based plant and power quality.
• International Grid Connection Compliance requirements.

Skills

• Electrical studies using software like Digsilent, PSS E, PSCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, IPSA.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex technical documentation.
• Define requirements with the customer and deliver to scope, budget, and program.
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks from multiple projects and clients.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work with internal and external clients.

Experience

• Power system modeling of distribution, transmission, and generation projects.
• Develop control system algorithms and models.

Qualifications

• PhD or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power System Engineering, or equivalent qualification.

At RES, we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background, and life experience of our people.