Senior Power Systems Planning Engineer

Requisition ID: 93622 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

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 Hatch’s 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 PSS®E, 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.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.