Study Specialist Engineer - 12 months - Kuwait

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