Electrical Design Engineer – Senior PSCAD (Remote Contract)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Electrical Design Engineer – Senior PSCAD to support offshore wind farm and grid integration projects across a growing international renewable energy portfolio.
This role focuses on delivering high-quality EMT and RMS power system studies, supporting grid compliance activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a dynamic project environment. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in PSCAD and DigSILENT PowerFactory, with the ability to independently manage studies while adapting to evolving project priorities and workloads.
Key Responsibilities
You will support projects through multiple development and delivery phases, including:
* Developing and validating EMT and RMS simulation models in PSCAD and DIgSILENT PowerFactory
* Creating and maintaining models for:
* Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs)
* Power Plant Controllers (PPCs)
* STATCOMs and associated grid-support equipment
* Planning and executing:
* Grid Code compliance studies
* Small disturbance analyses
* Fault and transient performance studies
* Producing clear, audit-ready technical documentation for:
* Internal engineering reviews
* External regulatory and compliance submissions
* Supporting grid connection and system integration workstreams
* Coordinating with OEMs regarding:
* Model delivery
Requirements:
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent (BEng, MSc, or PhD)
* Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience performing EMT studies using PSCAD
* Strong expertise in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, including:
* Steady-state analysis
* RMS simulations
* Experience working with:
* Vendor/OEM models
* Model parameterization
* Grid compliance validation
* Scripting and automation skills for engineering workflows and post-processing
* Experience coordinating with OEMs on model delivery and technical validation
* Strong technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills
* Ability to work independently while maintaining high engineering quality standards
* Strong data confidentiality and professional documentation practices
Engagement Details:
* Contract Type: Consultant
* Location: Fully Remote
* Travel Requirement: None
* Billing Model: Hourly or Daily Rate
* Equipment & Software: Laptop, licenses, and required system access provided
* Flexibility: Work allocation may vary depending on project priorities and workload demands
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale offshore wind and renewable energy projects, contributing to critical grid integration and energy transition initiatives while collaborating with experienced engineering teams in a flexible, remote-first environment.