About this role
Role Purpose Lead power-system planning and technical studies supporting secure, reliable and economical development of Kuwait's electricity network across 400 kV, 275 kV, 132 kV, 33 kV and 11 kV systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead seasonal system studies covering summer peak, winter minimum and other critical loading conditions.
- Perform network development, expansion and capacity-enhancement studies, including identification of constraints and required reinforcements.
- Undertake connection studies for new transmission substations, transformer substations and major load-supply requirements, including projects exceeding 900 MVA where required.
- Perform short-circuit calculations for existing and proposed substations, including ring-connected substation arrangements.
- Assess renewable and alternative-energy connections, optimal connection points, hosting capability and associated network investment needs.
- Contribute to the Electrical Network Master Plan and review relevant technical studies and reports.
- Prepare technically robust study reports, assumptions, findings and recommendations for client review. Candidate Profile
- Extensive utility power-system planning/studies experience.
- Strong knowledge of transmission and sub-transmission networks and power-system analysis.
- Proficiency with recognised power-system modelling and study software.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline; postgraduate qualification/professional registration advantageous.
Core Competencies Technical analysis and modelling | Utility engineering judgement | Clear technical reporting | Stakeholder coordination | Quality and safety focus | Ability to work across multidisciplinary study teams