Grid Specialist (m/w/d)

Job Description

At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.

The Grid Specialist will have overall responsibility for electrical network and grid connection activities, which will encompass all aspects of the grid connection process from capacity assessments, MV & HV connection design, engagement with the local Grid company, and overseeing the implementation of grid connection works.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze the Egyptian Grid Code, National Grid Statements and additional information on the aspects that, impact overall location strategy for new development projects;
• Providing technical assistance during project development and ensure the factors influencing and influenced by the grid connection are considered;
• Coordinate the grid connection application, feasibility review and acceptance process with the Development team;
• Advise the broader development team and providing technical assistance throughout the life cycle of projects;
• Evaluate Grid Impact studies in a steady state, dynamic and in transient state of all electrical parameters, performed internally or by third parties;
• Carry out technical due diligence and risk assessment on grid connection schemes/grid offers received from the Egyptian Electricity Regulation standards;
• Analyze and evaluate Grid Connection Offers and technical information for specific projects that impact the Grid Connection Design of the project;
• Identify and evaluate potential Points of Connection to the regional Distribution or Transmission system where there could be available capacity to connect solar and wind projects;
• Use knowledge of the local legislation and regulations in terms of authorizations and permits, in order to produce guidelines and tools for planning, organizing, executing and controlling the related project activities;
• Establish and maintain contacts with Grid Operator and Governmental Agencies related to the grid connections process;
• Be familiar and be able to calculate the relevant values relating to single line diagrams of an Electrical Network on the network and customer side;
• Make dynamic models in asynchronous and synchronous wind generators and PV Inverters in simulations to model power flow/stability and frequency response.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the Egyptian Electricity Regulation standards design and delivery teams ensuring the company's projects progressing smoothly through the project life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering;
• 7+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineering, with 5+ years’ experience in a project environment working on substations and/or grid-connected renewable energy facilities;
• Knowledge and experience of power systems, grid studies, and grid connection of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Egypt and beyond;
• Knowledge of Digsilent, PSSE, PSCAD or other relevant simulation software;
• Detailed understanding of the Egyptian Grid Codes, regulations and standards that relate to renewable energy projects and connecting/operating these generators within the network;
• Awareness and understanding of the equivalent codes, regulations and standards in the region;
• Experience in negotiating grid connection agreements;
• Understanding and interest in large BESS (beneficial).

Languages:

• Arabic: Native
• English: Fluent
• French or Portuguese are a plus.

Key Skills

• Analysis and interpretation ability;
• Availability and sense of responsibility;
• Strong attention to detail, rigorous; Good organization level;
• Self-motivated, dynamic;
• Autonomous with Teamwork skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Resilience ability, Proactivity and Initiative spirit;
• Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure;
• Availability for national and international travels.