Aventa is seeking, on behalf of our client—a leading developer in the offshore renewable energy sector—a Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled engineers contributing to one of the most significant offshore wind developments in the region.
Role Objective
* We are seeking a proactive, flexible consultant to support offshore wind farm projects in our client portfolio. You will deliver high-quality power system studies primarily in PSS/E (RMS/steady-state), and PSCAD (EMT), collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and adapt to evolving project priorities and workloads.
Key Responsibilities
* You will support projects at various phases (development, design, execution, and operation) by conducting studies and providing grid-connection support. Scope includes:
* Develop, integrate, and validate EMT and RMS models for relevant assets (e.g., WTG, plant controller/PPC, HVAC/HVDC interfaces, STATCOM/SVC as applicable).
* Plan and execute grid compliance and design studies in PSS/E (load flow, short circuit where applicable, dynamic RMS performance, contingencies, sensitivity studies).
* Plan and execute EMT studies in PSCAD (faults and disturbances, control interactions, protection-related phenomena, insulation coordination, energization, converter/control performance, harmonic/transient behaviour as relevant).
* Work with vendor/OEM models: coordinate provisioning, model validation, parameterisation, updates, version control, and fit-for-purpose application in studies.
* Produce clear, audit-ready documentation for internal review and external submission (e.g., grid code evidence packs, study reports, model validation notes, assumptions and limitations).
* Summarise findings and recommend mitigations, ensuring technical quality aligned with Ørsted methodologies and QA processes across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering (BEng/MSc/PhD) or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience with PSCAD for EMT studies (including relevant add-ons/modules and analysis workflows).
* Strong, proven experience with PSS/E covering steady-state and RMS dynamic analyses for grid compliance and design work.
* Demonstrated experience working with vendor-supplied models (confidential models, black-box components) and parameterisation for compliance evidence.
* Scripting/automation skills for study execution and post-processing (e.g., Python for PSS®E, MATLAB/Python for result handling; tooling to improve repeatability and QA).
* Experience coordinating with OEMs for model delivery, validation, and updates; strong data confidentiality practices.
* Strong communication skills, able to produce concise technical reports and stakeholder-ready material.
* Ability to work independently while following Client established methodologies, documentation standards, and QA processes.
* Strong interpersonal skills and good ability to engage and work in and as part of a team.
Resources Provided
* Client will supply a laptop and all necessary software licenses and access (including PSS/E and PSCAD as required).
Engagement Terms
* No additional certifications required.
* No travel required; the role is fully remote.
* Contract basis, billed per hour or per day
* Flexible allocation subject to project demands and priorities.