Power System Studies Engineer at Fosad Consulting

Job Details

• We are a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years of experience.
• As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support, and manage dynamic system modeling information and studies
• Perform and lead a range of studies including: Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies
• Developing and recommending best practices for the conduct of system impact analysis
• (including electromagnetic transient analysis) of new renewable technologies, such as inverter-based generation, including wind, solar, and storage technologies.
• Present recommendations regarding system modeling issues and results to ISOs and Utilities.
• Develop and recommend best practices for power systems studies.
• Compile and Evaluate technical reports, engineering calculations and provide independent reviews for clients.

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering is required with a preference for specialization in power systems studies.
• Professional Registration with ECSA would be an advantage
• Experience interacting with stakeholders
• Minimum of 3 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Highly proficient user of EMT simulation software and commonly used network simulation software (Eg. PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, EMTDC/PSCAD).
• Working knowledge of the following Software (PSLF, ASPEN, DSATools, Powerworld, and
• EMTP RV) would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of PLEXOS will be an advantage
• Working Experience in performing a range of studies including: Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies