Senior Power Systems Analyst

About Highview Power

Highview Power is a small but growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.

Our proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost, to make liquid air which can be stored and later converted back into energy and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.

This award-winning technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional fossil fuel alternatives.

Highview Power value their employees and are committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.

Job summary

The Senior Power Systems Analyst will report to the Lead Power Systems Analyst and be part of a fast-growing team whilst developing and conducting computer modelling and analysis for transmission grids, system design studies, energy market studies, generation and load interconnection applications. The successful candidate will perform power system studies and provide technical support to connection processes.

In return, Highview Power will provide the successful candidate with training and development opportunities, competitive salary and the chance to be a part of building a cleaner, greener, better future for everyone.

Key tasks, activities and responsibilities of the role

• Economic operation of powers systems (optimal dispatch and unit commitment)
• Power system markets and forecasting through machine learning (still in the development phase)
• Development and analysis of full country electrical networks for GB, AUS, and Spain for deployment of technology.
• Provide support for the marketing and sales team (pre- and post-) to develop and simulate various use cases in response to customer site specific requirements
• Support our engineering team based in Australia, Dubai, and London.
• Perform Steady-State, Short Circuit, Transient Stability, protective device coordination, electromagnetic transient (EMT) analyses and arc flash studies using simulation tools such as Digsilent Powerfactory, PSCAD
• Steady state and dynamic model of synchronous and inverter-based generators for power flow/stability analysis
• Voltage-Ride Through (VRT), Frequency Ride-Through (FRT) and reactive power requirements
• Prepare reports, drawings, and one-line diagrams (OLD)
• Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering-related studies
• Study alternative engineering solutions for project optimization
• Provide power systems technical support on Executive Design
• Provide technical support during design, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Familiar with equipment selection and specification taking into account technical, commercial, operational, reliability and safety aspects
• Automation and control skills in monitoring systems
• Perform other power systems duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential

• Master’s degree or Degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM Specialized in Energy Systems or Automation Systems
• 3 years power systems analysis experience (or PhD)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the grid functioning and planning
• Experience with power system modelling in Electrical Engineering software
• Basic coding experience
• Expert in MS Office
• Fluency in the English language
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to present data analysis and simulation results internally and to customer
• Passion for power system modelling and computational modelling

Desirable

• Experience with DigSilent PowerFactory, PSCAD, and Encoord SAInt
• Experience with Python
• Experience in the UK energy market and understanding of how energy storage contributes
• Understanding of technical aspects of transmission and distribution systems and associated network connections, management and project development
• Experience working for a UK DNO/DSO/TSO
• Knowledge of UK transmission & distribution networks and grid code

Benefits

• The chance to make a difference!
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave
• Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month’s service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Learning & Development opportunities