Study Specialist Engineer - 12 months - Kuwait

Role Purpose

Deliver specialist planning studies focused on generation connections, GCC interconnection, renewable integration and system security, translating system-analysis findings into practical network recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct generation-connection and renewable-energy operational/planning studies, including assessment of suitable grid connection points.

• Study requirements for strengthening and connecting the Kuwait power system with the GCC Interconnection Grid.

• Review and evaluate operational and planning reports issued by the GCC Interconnection Authority and prepare technical comments.

• Support GCCIA workshops and prepare associated technical reports and observations.

• Study system balance under sudden loss of generation or load and assess operational issues affecting network stability.

• Assess renewable-energy forecasting, integration constraints, curtailment considerations and network investments required to accommodate additional renewable generation.

• Support seasonal, substation-connection and network-expansion studies as required.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in power-system planning, generation/interconnection and renewable integration studies.

• Knowledge of interconnected transmission-system behaviour and system stability principles.

• Experience reviewing complex utility study reports and converting findings into actionable recommendations.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.

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