Sr. Power System Engineer
Burns & McDonnell India
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Job Description
As a Power System Planning Engineer, you will be a key member of our Power Systems Energy & Utility Consulting- Transmission Planning team, contributing significantly to the growth of transmission and distribution activities. You will be responsible for developing and performing comprehensive power system studies and models for energy clients worldwide, covering aspects of power generation (both conventional and non-conventional), transmission, distribution, and industrial systems. This role will require the application of advanced engineering techniques to solve complex problems in the transmission and distribution sectors.
Responsibilities
Power System Analysis & Modelling
- Perform advanced technical modeling and simulation of electrical power systems, including power flow studies, transient stability, dynamic studies, reactive compensation, and contingency analysis.
- Utilize power system analysis tools like PSS/E, ASPEN, PSLF, TARA, and MiPower to carry out studies.
- Conduct steady state, short circuit studies, reliability studies, contingency analysis, and protection coordination studies to enhance the performance and reliability of electrical networks.
- Conduct Interconnection Application Study
- Lead and execute power system planning and analysis projects, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Provide technical direction to other team members, including training and development of junior engineers.
- Develop and implement automation tools using Python and other software to streamline repetitive tasks involved in power system analysis and reporting.
- Continuously improve modeling and data analysis processes by integrating new techniques and tools.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, engaging them to understand their technical requirements and ensuring effective delivery of solutions.
- Provide clear and effective communication, presentations, and reports to clients and internal stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.
- Ensure all projects are compliant with relevant IEEE/NERC, IEC, and other international standards.
- Remain updated on industry developments and standards, with a focus on North American power systems (if relevant), to bring best practices into project execution.
- Oversee projects concurrently, ensuring the identification and resolution of critical path items to meet client deadlines.
- Coordinate with project managers and team members to ensure deliverables are aligned with client needs and expectations.
- Prepare project documentation, including reports, technical specifications, and procedures, to support ongoing and future projects.
- Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, research, paper, policies and innovations in the energy and power systems sector.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, including the development of new methodologies and tools for power system planning.
- Collaborate with international teams and clients, with the flexibility to work across multiple time zones.
- Be prepared to travel internationally to meet with clients, attend conferences, and support global projects as necessary.
- Master’s in electrical engineering or Bachelor’s in electrical engineering with 3-7years of experience; advanced degree preferred.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders and present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client needs.
- Proficiency in a few planning software such as PSS/E, PSLF,PSCAD, DigSILENT, and MiPower.
- Experience with transmission power system planning and operations: load forecasting, generator interconnection, and harmonics analysis, Power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic Studies, contingency analysis, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, and protection coordination studies; generator interconnection; load forecasting and harmonics analysis.
- Proven track record of leading teams and providing guidance as and when required
- Stay up to date with latest industry trends and technologies and share information with others
- Ability to lead technical execution of projects from inception through completion
- Manage budget and deadline constraints effectively, while communicating potential issues to key stakeholders
- Familiar with IEEE/NERC & IEC etc. standards and work experience in North American power system fundamentals will be an added advantage.
- Ability to manage projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
- Assist in preparing training materials and processing documentation for team members.
- Work alongside other senior team members to help expedite the overall growth of the team and accomplishment of strategic goals
- Knowledge of renewable energy integration, grid modernization, and emerging trends in the electric power sector is desirable
Job Engineering
Primary Location India-Maharashtra-Mumbai
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: No
Req ID: 253936
Job Hire Type Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A
About The Company
Burns & McDonnell India
At Burns & McDonnell India, we are a diverse team of talented engineers with multidiscipline design and consultancy working across sectors in critical infrastructure: oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, transmission and distribution, energy/power, water, transportation, global facilities, environmental services, and food and consumer products. With headquarters in Vikhroli, Mumbai, and an office in Bengaluru, we are a subsidiary of Burns & McDonnell, a global, full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, business and technology, and consulting solutions firm. We leverage our global experience and local insights to tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. We uphold the Burns & McDonnell's mission of making our clients successful. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces, promoting equity and wellness, team building, working with diverse teams, and giving back to the community. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017 and the Most Preferred Place to Work 2023-24 by Marksmen Daily. Stay updated on our latest projects and industry insights and explore career opportunities to join us. Let's build a sustainable future together.
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