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Power Systems Protection Consultant
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STATUS: Full time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent.
SALARY: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
LOCATION: Cape Town, with occasional travel to client offices and power plants. Permanent or temporary residency in South Africa, not linked to an existing employment contract, is a requirement.
Duties And Responsibilities Will Include
- Protection coordination and arc flash studies
- Other power system studies such as grid code compliance or grid impact studies
- Training and mentoring of employees
- Project management (financial and resource management)
- Maintaining relationships with existing clients and identifying and engaging new clients
REQUIREMENTS
Essential Requirements Include
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience of network modelling and analysis in DIgSILENT PowerFactory (PSS/E, ETAP or other software packages will also be considered)
- Experience performing all modelling, simulations and calculations required to specify all protection settings (LV to HV) required in a typical renewable power plant (experience performing the same for synchronous generator plants, industrial/mining operations or complex transmission/distribution grids is considered an advantage)
- Experience with AC and DC arc flash studies/calculations
- Knowledge of the South African transmission and distribution systems and South African Grid Code and current industry developments
Desirable Requirements
- Postgraduate degree (Masters or higher) in engineering and registration (or working towards registration) with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
- Experience planning and project managing on site protection commissioning or maintenance testing, including preparation of method statements and documentation required for site safety files
- Experience with grid code compliance and/or grid impact studies for generation interconnections
- Experience performing any electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies (preferably using PSCAD)
- Experience performing earthing studies using CDEGS or XGSLab
THE POSITION
We are looking for a full-time consultant with experience in protection coordination and arc flash studies to join the TNEI Africa team to provide consulting services to the energy sector in South Africa and the rest of the African continent. You will need to be able to work fairly autonomously within a local team of around 10 engineers, with further support from the team based in the UK. TNEI offers the opportunity to work within an exciting and growing sector on a diverse range of technical, strategic and regulatory consultancy projects. TNEI employs consultants at Graduate, Technical, Senior, Principal and Specialist levels, and the candidate would be fitted to the most appropriate employment band based on their individual skills and experience.
We are a specialist energy consultancy with a group of passionate power system engineers. We have vast experience in performing various specialist power system studies for power generation projects in South Africa and on the rest of the continent. Our clients include some of the world's largest renewable energy developers.
TNEI
TNEI is a specialist, vibrant consulting company that has been at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world for 25 years. By nurturing the top talent in the energy industry we've built a solid reputation of developing innovative solutions and solving complex problems associated with achieving net zero. We offer a fast-paced learning environment with excellent career development opportunities. Join us and become part of the net zero energy revolution.
TNEI staff at the heart of the business
TNEI is an Employee Ownership Trust meaning that the people who work in the business directly benefit from and influence the direction and future success of the company.
TNEI has always been proud of its inventive and collaborative culture. That culture is at the heart of its success and ensures innovative and novel approaches to supporting and helping solve challenges facing our client base. An Employee Ownership Trust embodies this company culture in which we all feel responsible for the business' performance and success.
By remaining independent, the company is able to retain its culture and reputation and allow staff to feel even more connected to the company.
Why should you apply?
- Join a world class team in a rapidly growing industry
- Have a hands-on opportunity to make a real difference in a small company
- Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
- Professional membership fees
- Discretionary annual performance-based bonus
- Flexible hybrid working policy
- 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Additional day off on your birthday!
How to apply
Please apply using the 'Apply Now' form on the Careers Page on our website, and upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are suitable for the role and any previous experience.
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2024
The job advert closing date may change. Therefore, if you are planning to apply, we recommend that you do so without delay.
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TNEI promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in a space where all are respected. respected.
Please note we do not accept CV's from recruitment agencies.
