Power Systems Engineer – Grid Stability & Operability

 

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success

About the Role :

Our Middle East operations have an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Engineer to join our Advisory team in Abu Dhabi.

 

Future Energy Overview:  Driven by a global network of purpose-driven professionals who live and breathe the Power of Commitment, GHD is actively helping clients and communities navigate the complex and rapidly evolving energy transition.  Due to the ongoing success of this initiative, we are currently looking for highly skilled and motivated Power Systems Engineers to join our dedicated team in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Position Overview:  As a Power Systems Engineer in our Energy team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, analysing and optimising electrical systems across a variety of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.  Your deep understanding will enable you to contribute to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of these systems, helping redefine the future energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated power system solutions that align with our clients' goals and environmental objectives.
• Design, model, and simulate power systems, incorporating renewable energy sources, energy storage, and smart grid technologies.
• Conduct comprehensive power system studies, including load flow, transient stability, and fault analysis, to ensure reliable and resilient system performance.
• Evaluate and implement advanced control strategies for power systems, maximising efficiency and minimising environmental impact.
• Provide expertise in grid integration of renewable energy projects, ensuring seamless and stable integration with existing power infrastructure.
• Analyse and interpret power system data to identify trends, opportunities for optimisation, and areas of improvement.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Develop relationships with clients, identify and pursue project opportunities, and / or provide support and direction on tenders and bids. 
• Contribute to the development of technical reports, proposals, and presentations to communicate complex concepts effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in power systems engineering, renewable energy technologies, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in power systems engineering, including renewable energy integration and grid analysis.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software such as PSS/E, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, IPSA or PowerWorld.
• Experience developing or implementing bespoke automation to power network analysis (typically using Python, C++, and VBA languages etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and clients.
• Knowledge of Middle East energy regulations, standards, and industry trends.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with relevant professional engineering associations (e.g., IET, CIGRE).
• Commitment to sustainable practices and passion for driving positive change in the energy sector.

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At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.