Study Specialist Engineer – 2

About the role

The Study Specialist Engineer – 2 works in Kuwait on power-system planning and technical studies covering generation connections, GCC grid interconnection, renewable energy integration and power-system security. The role evaluates network performance and system stability, reviews technical reports and gives practical engineering recommendations to support the reliable and efficient development of Kuwait's power transmission network. The position is for 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out generation connection and renewable energy planning studies, including identifying and evaluating suitable grid connection points.
• Assess the technical requirements for strengthening and connecting Kuwait's power system to the GCC Interconnection Grid.
• Review and comment on operational and planning reports from the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), and take part in its workshops, preparing technical reports and observations.
• Analyse power-system balance under sudden generation or load losses and assess impacts on stability and security.
• Evaluate renewable energy forecasting, integration constraints, generation curtailment and network investment needs, and recommend transmission enhancements and infrastructure investments.
• Support seasonal studies, substation connection assessments and network expansion planning, and turn analysis results into practical recommendations.
• Coordinate with technical stakeholders to ensure the quality and reliability of engineering studies and reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; a postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems is desirable.
• Strong experience in power-system planning, generation interconnection and renewable energy integration studies.
• Sound understanding of interconnected transmission networks, power-system stability and operational security.
• Experience reviewing complex utility engineering reports and preparing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Experience with utility companies, power transmission networks or regional interconnection authorities is preferred.