Grid Integration & System Studies Engineer

Grid Integration & System Studies Engineer

Location(s):

Coventry, COV, GB, CV4 8PB

London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

RWE develops and constructs renewable energy projects around the world, and owns and operates offshore wind farm projects throughout Europe representing a total of 2.4 GW. RWE is therefore uniquely positioned to advance the energy transition, as well as to play a leading role in the sector at an international level.

Due to increasing workload, we are now seeking a Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer to assist us in progressing our offshore wind projects towards construction. The role will be based in Swindon, Coventry or London or any UK Offshore Site Office, although, as the projects progress, there may also be some work required at contractor locations as business/project needs dictate and some travel will be required with the role, both nationally and internationally.

About the role

The Engineer will sit in RWE Renewables Offshore Wind Engineering Department, specifically the Electrical System & Project Engineering Region 2 team. The role will support the Projects Engineering and Package Managers with responsibilities including:

Working in construction or development phases of our offshore wind farm projects, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a robust and optimised through life design of the projects electrical system supporting on all aspects of the generation and transmission system up to the grid interface point

Advise projects on specific questions regarding electrical system behaviour, grid code compliance and grid connection processes

Act as projects grid integration and system studies technical specialist for discussions with OEMs and EPC contractors providing HVAC or HVDC offshore transmission solutions

Manage and coordinate grid connection processes, organizing all relevant technical documentation, test reports, and certifications

Oversee design/ prequalification for packages of offshore wind farms and components performing audits and technical due diligence

Create simulation models for electrical systems, and perform load flow and short circuit calculations, analyse dynamic stability and harmonics stability as well as protection concepts

Plan and coordinate internal and external resources for technical due diligence projects (e.g. of M&A acquisitions), analyse simulation results, technical solutions and risks, make proposals for technical and commercial decisions

Analyse electrical system behaviour and grid code compliance for projects and existing plants

Close liaison with technical experts in Offshore Engineerings EC&I Department and the Grid Integration & Studies Engineers working on similar projects to ensure their knowledge is effectively utilised on the project

Job requirements and experience

University degree or comparable education ideally in electrical power engineering

Fluent English speaking and writing

Experience in system studies of offshore wind or similar large HV transmission projects

Experience of the grid connection process and Grid Code in the UK, ideally dealing with both NESO and NGET

Comprehensive knowledge of the application of relevant software programs such as MS Office, DigSilent PowerFactory and PSCAD (for load flow, short circuit, protection, RMS and EMT simulations)

Knowledge of electrical plant including large power transformers, switchgear, onshore transmission substations, converter systems, static and dynamic reactive power compensation solutions, HV/MV cable systems