UKI Technology Consulting - Power Systems Engineer, Manager/Senior Manager

Southside Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Job Title: UKI Technology Consulting - Power Systems Engineer, Manager/Senior Manager

Location: Ireland - Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: UKI Tech consulting
Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent

The team and the opportunityHere at EY, you'll work with a team of amazing Industry Advisors who are always growing, learning, and adapting, in and out of the office. The energy sector, and more specifically Power & Utilities, are undergoing significant and complex change driven by EU and government mandates, as well as the societal need to decarbonize, decentralize, and democratize. Our teams are at the forefront of supporting key clients through this energy transition. Driven by honest values, an amazing culture, we're out to unleash the potential of every team. We are looking for people like you who are powered by passion and eager to do the best work of their lives in a highly autonomous yet collaborative environment and support energy clients through pivotal transformations.EY UK&I's Energy Transition team services clients across the energy industry, specifically utilities and organizations across the electricity value chain. We are contracted by our clients to deliver digitization, modernization, and decarbonization pieces of work, and serve as transformation solution partners to a number of key energy organizations in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. We also support power & utility clients in delivering BAU initiatives related to grid planning, operations, and markets. Our offerings span: market and technology design, engineering, technology implementation, data & analytics, strategy, policy, and customer engagement activities in spaces such as: generation, transmission & distribution, operations, markets, retail, and regulatory reporting.As a power systems engineer, your objective is to support the delivery of solutions that improve grid planning, management, and operations.Your key responsibilitiesSpecifically, the power systems engineer is expected to support existing grid operations whilst simulating scenarios to prepare and anticipate future energy transition challenges. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in traditional utility and distribution company power systems activities and is familiar with developments within the space that are impacted by and impact energy transition initiatives at utilities.We expect the power systems engineer to perform activities including but not limited to:

Document and deliver power systems engineering functions, presenting future models and aligning to utility roadmaps and models
Identify, extract, and process grid model data from various sources and perform data manipulation to facilitate required studies and analysis. Assess, prepare, cleanse, migrate and provide the data as part of systems implementation projects
Create grid models and profile data that reflect various distribution scenarios given trends, forecasts, and future services
Model future grid scenarios using planning solutions. Perform power system studies, planning & analysis activities on client's distribution and transmission network
Enhance analysis to translate to insights using advanced data processing functionality including machine learning and/or AI applications. Validate data and results to identify required data quality enhancements
Perform grid analyses such as short circuit analysis, hosting capacity, feeder load management, and timeseries power flow utilizing distribution management software including but not limited to: Siemens, Schneider, GE, Oracle, OSI, and Hitachi solutions
Present findings of analyses to broad stakeholder groups translating engineering intelligence to business value
Document client processes, technologies, and systems to support identification of current and future utility grid systems
Report on progress of large scale data initiatives to business leadership and identify data quality metrics supporting overall utility data strategy initiatives
Consult utility technical and business leadership to anticipate future system, data, and organization needs within operational units. Collaborate with client leaders to develop roadmap, vision, objectives, and delivery plans for the future power systems engineering needs

Skills and attributes for success:

Experience working at or with distribution utilities. Proven technical work experience in energy operational systems, technology systems, and/or asset technologies
Technical competence and hands-on experience with power system studies/ network planning tools (ETAP, CYME, PSS SINCAL, Synergi, PSS/E, etc.)
Experience working with clients throughout various parts of implementation lifecycle for software and technology projects
Understanding of the impact of renewable energy integration on distribution networks, including the challenges and opportunities it presents for grid stability and power quality
Advanced analytical and data processing capabilities. Proven experience translating utility data and analysis to support grid operations.

Knowledge of network model standards and protocols in the utility sector, more generally in operational technology.
Familiarity with common information model CIM standard
Experience managing the preparation, design, build, and test phases of advanced distribution management system applications
An electrical engineering degree preferably with a power systems focus. Similar or comparable education and certifications can be considered

Ability to drive technical implementation projects to completion with the highest quality, regardless of team size or individual responsibilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when breaking down complex structures into digestible and relevant points for a diverse set of clients and colleagues at all levels

What working at EY offersWe offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Pension

Maternity & Paternity leave

Discounted health insurance

Bike to work Scheme

Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

Recognition Awards

The purchase of additional annual leave

Cash incentives for referrals

Hybrid Working

Work Mobile

Free Gym membership

TECH MBA paid by EY

Travel Pass

Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.Career Progression

When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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