Power Systems Studies Engineer

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Support, and manage dynamic system modelling information and studies
• Perform and lead a range of studies including: Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study,
• Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality
• studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal
• analysis and forensic studies
• Developing and recommending best practices for the conduct of system impact
• analysis (including electromagnetic transient analysis) of new renewable technologies,
• such as inverter-based generation, including wind, solar, and storage technologies.
• Present recommendations regarding system modelling issues and results to ISOs and
• Utilities.
• Develop and recommend best practices for power systems studies.
• Compile and Evaluate technical reports, engineering calculations and provide
• independent review for clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required with a preference for specialization in power
• systems studies
• Professional Registration with ECSA would be an advantage
• Experience interacting with stakeholders
• 3 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Highly proficient user of EMT simulation software and commonly used network
• simulation software (Eg. PowerFactory , ETAP, EMTDC/PSCAD).
• Working knowledge of the following Software (PSLF, ASPEN, DSATools, Powerworld, and EMTP RV) would be an advantage
• Python Programming will be an advantage
• Working Experience in performing a range of studies including: Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.