System Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.KEY TECHNICAL AREAS

• Power System – System Design for HVDC
• Main Scheme Design for HVDC Converters.
• Single Line Diagram
• High Voltage Equipment
• Transformer
• Switchgear
• Measurement Devices
• Power Reactors
• High Voltage Equipment Testing (Witnessing)
• Insulation Co-ordination
• Basic Insulation Co-ordination Studies.
• Surge Arresters
• Performance
• Station losses Calculations.
  
  

Job Description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing studies; deliver study reports.
• Produce Specifications for HV equipment.
• Witness Equipment Testing
• Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
• Provide guidance to peers on areas of expertise.
• Customer facing responsibilities.
• Processes: develop and industrialise solution tools and processes associated with the engineering activities identified above. Design Guides.
• Development: Be actively involved in new developments in HVDC technologies, implementing control and protection solutions and creating / delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools in order to provide optimized system study solutions.
• External activities: Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers or participating in working groups (CIGRE/IEC/IEEE).
• Adherence to company policies and Code of Conduct.
• Health and Safety: consider Health and Safety preventions, risks, behaviors. Attend EHS training.
  
  

Education Requirements

Power Systems Engineering degree, MSc and above.

Work Experience Requirements

None

Required Software Tools

• EXCEL
• PYTHON
  
  

Personal Skills

• Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
• Technical leadership and mentoring Good technical communication skills.
• Technical reporting and presentation.
• Structured approach to sharing knowledge and experience.
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
• Ability to be a team player and to work independently.
• Right first time culture & attitude.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes