Power System Planning Engineer

Our Power Systems Planning team is looking for a Senior/Principal Power System Engineer. In addition to supporting our business, this individual will make a significant contribution to the growth of activities in transmission and distribution.

Responsibilities:-

• The work will include modelling and performing power system studies for major energy clients worldwide.
• The projects typically cover all aspects of the power sector, including generation (conventional & non-conventional), transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
• The candidate should demonstrate understanding of Transmission and Distribution Fundamentals, including impacts of distributed energy resources.
• The candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work efforts with the project manager.
• Study efforts will require judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission / distribution system planning procedures and criteria.
• Work will involve conventional engineering practices as well as a variety of complex features related to the power flow and stability of electrical systems.
• This position involves teaching and training less experienced engineers in the field of transmission / Distribution planning studies and evaluations. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience:-

• Masters in electrical engineering or Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• 2-10 years relevant professional experience
• Strong communication skills(both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Perform technical modeling and power system studies. Coordinate with department project managers and staff to complete deliverables as required. – Demonstrate expertise in using power system analysis software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP, PSCAD, SKM, CYME, Synergi, DigSILENT, Windmil, MiPower and ETAP etc.
• Experience with power system planning and operations: Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection co-ordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis.
• Develop tools using software such as Python, Visual Basic etc. to automate the repetitive tasks during projects.
• Familiar with IEEE/NERC & IEC etc. standards and work experience in North America power system fundamentals will be added advantage.
• Serves as a point of contact with the client Project for matters relating to technical studies.
• Leads status meetings to review technical, cost, and schedule status, risks and issues.
• Leverages utility and consulting experience, skills, and competencies for team development, decision making, problem solving, change and conflict management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Assist in preparing training materials and process documentation for team members.
• Ability to work independently and adjust to multiple time zones.
• In addition, you must be available to travel internationally.

Location:-

• Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Company Overview:-

Burns & McDonnell India is a full-service engineering company, with multi-discipline capabilities across oil & gas, chemical & petrochemical, transmission & distribution, energy/power, environmental, and food & consumer product sectors.

Located in Vikhroli (West), Mumbai, Burns & McDonnell India is a subsidiary of Burns & McDonnell, a global, full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm with more than 10,000 professionals.

Since being established in 2013, Burns & McDonnell India has been a vital branch of the Burns & McDonnell firm.

Burns & McDonnell India embodies the mission of Burns & McDonnell, which is to make our clients successful, and is committed to wellness, team building and giving back to the community.