Study Specialist Engineer

Job Title: Study Specialist Engineer Location: Kuwait Duration: 12 months (with potential 12 months extension) Role Purpose Lead power-system planning and technical studies supporting secure, reliable and economical development of Kuwait's electricity network across 400 kV, 275 kV, 132 kV, 33 kV and 11 kV systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead seasonal system studies covering summer peak, winter minimum and other critical loading conditions. • Perform network development, expansion and capacity-enhancement studies, including identification of constraints and required reinforcements. • Undertake connection studies for new transmission substations, transformer substations and major load-supply requirements, including projects exceeding 900 MVA where required. • Perform short-circuit calculations for existing and proposed substations, including ring-connected substation arrangements. • Assess renewable and alternative-energy connections, optimal connection points, hosting capability and associated network investment needs. • Contribute to the Electrical Network Master Plan and review relevant technical studies and reports. • Prepare technically robust study reports, assumptions, findings and recommendations for client review. Candidate Profile • Extensive utility power-system planning/studies experience. • Strong knowledge of transmission and sub-transmission networks and power-system analysis. • Proficiency with recognised power-system modelling and study software. • Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline; postgraduate qualification/professional registration advantageous. 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