Study Specialist Engineer - 12 months - Kuwait
EY · Kuwait City
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