Specialist Capacity Planning

Position Description:

• This position is for a professional with experience in utilities medium term and long-term demand forecasting. The holder of this position is expected to ensure effective conduct of the aforesaid responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• § Minimum bachelor’s degree or higher major Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• § Minimum 10 years’ experience in the power and water utilities industry, with hands-on experience of demand forecasting, electricity and water capacity expansion planning, and in conducting economic feasibility studies.

• § Proficient in data analysis and the use of statistical methods in demand forecasting for electricity and water.

• § Expertise in PLEXOS for integrated power and water system simulation, dispatch modelling, and capacity expansion. Knowledge of PSSE is desirable.

• § Experience in renewable (Solar PV) integration and storage optimization is a plus.

• § Analysis of financial models for capacity expansion scenarios.

• § Proficient in the English (must) and Arabic (preferred) language.

• § Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities

Key responsibilities:

• § Analyze electricity and water demand and other factors such as population growth, GDP, industrial development, etc. to generate Medium-term and long-term electricity and water peak and consumption forecast. Update / Build new models for demand forecast, as required.

• § Maintain documentation on processes of medium -term and long-term electricity and water demand forecast.

• § Carry out Power generation and water desalination planning using PLEXOS

• § Update and run electricity and water capacity expansion planning models and generate expansion scenarios and demand supply balance plans.

• § Economic analysis of capacity expansion scenarios.

• § Preparation of presentations and reports.

• § Monitor accuracy, improve and automate forecast and capacity expansion planning processes and models.

• § Contribute to building feasibility studies, site selections and technology selections for additional capacity.

• § Provide and monitor training and development assignments for relevant Qatari staff Development.