Power Systems SME PSCAD / HV & EHV Studies

Overview of the Role

Wood (KSA) is seeking a highly experienced Power Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in PSCAD, HV, and EHV Studies. This full-time position involves serving as a Technical Authority across a diverse portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide specialist technical leadership for complex High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) power system studies, with a particular focus on PSCAD-based switching transient and insulation coordination studies for systems operating at 69 kV and above. The SME will act as a senior technical authority throughout the project lifecycle, supporting concept studies, FEED, detailed engineering, EPC/PMC execution, technical assurance, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Authority / SME for HV and EHV power system studies across major industrial and energy projects.
• Lead and technically assure PSCAD electromagnetic transient studies, particularly switching transient analysis and insulation coordination.
• Perform and review studies for electrical systems operating at 69 kV and above, including HV/EHV substations and associated power networks.
• Develop and validate PSCAD models for complex electrical networks, equipment, and switching scenarios.
• Perform and technically review insulation coordination studies, including evaluation of transient and temporary overvoltages and equipment insulation requirements.
• Lead and review ETAP power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, relay/protection coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
• Review electrical system philosophies, design criteria, technical specifications, study reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide independent technical assurance and resolve complex power-system engineering issues throughout Concept, FEED, detailed design, and project execution.
• Support technical reviews, design reviews, client workshops, and interdisciplinary engineering activities.
• Provide specialist technical input to proposals, tenders, and business-development activities.
• Mentor and develop electrical and power-system engineers and promote consistent engineering standards and best practices.
• Maintain awareness of developments in power-system modeling, HV/EHV technology, grid integration, and applicable international standards.

Required Experience and Skills

• Over 10 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a focus on HV and EHV studies.
• Demonstrated expertise in PSCAD-based electromagnetic transient studies, including switching transient analysis and insulation coordination.
• Strong capability in ETAP-based power system studies, covering load flow, short circuit, motor starting, relay/protection coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
• Experience with electrical systems operating at 69 kV and above.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and assurance across various project phases.

Work Environment

This role is based in Saudi Arabia and is a full-time position. The SME will work within a dynamic project environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients across various industrial and energy sectors.