Senior Power System Engineer

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 8000 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

UzAssystem is a joint venture between the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the international engineering company Assystem. Our mission is to drive Uzbekistan's energy transition through innovative renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro, and the region's first nuclear power plant. We are committed to leveraging digital transformation and advanced engineering solutions to support sustainable energy development.

Job Description

The
Senior Power System Engineer
will lead and execute advanced simulation, modeling, and technical assessment tasks for power system projects with a focus on
renewable energy integration, battery storage systems, and flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS)
.

This role demands deep technical expertise in
steady-state, dynamic, and EMT (Electromagnetic Transients) simulations
, as well as
protection system design, arc flash studies, insulation coordination, and reactive power compensation
. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of
10 years of experience
in power system analysis, simulation, and grid integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced
  power system studies
  , including:
• EMT simulations
  for grid events and converter-based generation using
  PSCAD and DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  .
• Dynamic and steady-state simulations
  , load flow, contingency analysis, and stability studies.
• Arc flash hazard assessments
  in compliance with
  IEEE 1584
  .
• Relay protection setting and coordination studies
  , including modeling and analysis using vendor-specific tools such as
  Siemens DIGSI, SEL AcSELerator, ABB PCM600
  .
• Insulation coordination studies
  and surge protection design.
• Fault current analysis
  , grounding system design, and equipment sizing in accordance with
  IEC, IEEE, and NEC standards
  .
• Design and evaluate
  reactive power compensation systems
  , including
  STATCOM, SVC, and other FACTS devices
  , for
  solar PV, wind power, and battery energy storage (BESS)
  applications.
• Conduct
  dynamic model validation and tuning
  for inverter-based generation models to ensure accuracy in simulation and compliance with grid codes.
• Lead
  technical mentoring
  for junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, models, and engineering standards.
• Stay updated with evolving
  grid codes, technical standards, and industry best practices
  to ensure compliance and technical excellence in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Electrical Engineering
  with a focus on
  Power Systems
  .
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience
  in power system analysis, grid simulation, protection engineering, or renewable energy integration.
• Proven expertise with:
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  for steady-state and dynamic studies.
• PSCAD
  for
  EMT simulations
  of converter-interfaced systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Protection engineering
  , including relay setting, modeling, and coordination.
• Arc flash analysis
  in line with
  IEEE 1584
  .
• Insulation coordination
  and surge protection.
• Reactive power compensation
  and
  FACTS technologies
  .
• Fault current analysis and grounding system design per relevant standards.
• Familiarity with international standards such as
  IEC and IEEE
  , and regional grid codes like
  ENTSO-E Network Codes
  or equivalent local TSO requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Scripting skills (e.g.,
  Python
  ) for automation of simulation tasks.
• Experience with additional tools such as
  ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner
  , or similar.
• Familiarity with
  real-time simulation platforms
  such as
  RTDS or OPAL-RT
  .
• Professional certifications in
  Power System Protection
  ,
  FACTS systems
  , or related disciplines are highly desirable.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter . Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.