Power Systems Planning Engineer

Job Description

The global energy transition is upon us. As we shift to a low carbon world, meeting the growing demand for energy will require revolutionary thinking and a variety of resources. While the market is challenging, these challenges present the biggest opportunities and catalysts for change. The Energy group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chainupstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our team today and help make a difference! Our team is seeking a Power Systems Planning Engineer. The incumbent of this position is required to work within focused study teams and multi-disciplinary teams involved in integrated power system plans, transmission and distribution system plans, pre-feasibility/feasibility/system impact assessment, and system performance studies for both AC and DC project developments and generation/load connections. They will coordinate all planning activities and those of their teams to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The person will perform the duties in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Hatchs policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance. The incumbent should be familiar with policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, requirements, and criteria as applicable to grid performance, transmission planning, and interconnection, especially to bulk power systems. The position will be based in India, out of the Gurugram office. Responsibilities and Qualifications Requirements: Experience in utility/system operator transmission planning Lead projects and mentor engineers in the performance of transmission planning studies, such as load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, and/or small-signal stability analysis. Lead preparation of comprehensive reports on the conduct of the studies, the study results and appropriate conclusions and recommendations Review of planning/system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice Lead interaction with clients and manage projects. Support business development activities Preparation of functional specifications for facility requirements related to different system development portfolios, for purposes of developing preliminary designs and obtaining estimates for the associated facilities. Undertake thought leadership activities (e.g., speaker at conference, panelist, whitepaper, etc.) and promote Hatchs know-how in the Power and T&D sector in the region. BS degree in Electrical Engineering; post-graduate (MS or PhD) degrees in Power Systems. At least 5 years of experience in transmission planning with strong knowledge of transmission planning practices and procedures. Proficient in power flow, short-circuit, and transient stability simulation analysis, using software packages such as PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, DSA Tools, etc., including modules for load flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analysis. High level of interpersonal communication skills. Preferred: Proficiency in electromagnetic transients (EMT) analysis using software packages such as PSCAD, EMTP-RV, etc. Knowledge of control theory, dynamic modeling, and numerical methods. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C, C++, FORTRAN, MATLAB, Julia, etc. Experience with Simulink is preferred. Knowledge of additional power systems analysis software applications is desirable. Registration with IEEE, CIGRE, and/or other applicable engineering associations is desirable.