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.
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