System Control Engineer (Network Planning Expert)

Preferred Qualification

• PhD in Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Electrical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in Transmission Network Planning within utility companies or consultancy firms.
• At least 2+ years of experience in system studies related to transmission networks.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.

Objective

To provide expert consultation for the strategic planning and development of Kahramaa’s high-voltage transmission network, ensuring system adequacy, reliability, and alignment with Qatar’s national growth strategy and future electricity demand forecasts.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation for the strategic planning and development of Extra High Voltage (EHV) and High Voltage (HV) transmission networks (400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV, 66 kV) to support future demand growth and system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with Kahramaa Grid Codes, international standards (IEEE, IEC), and industry best practices.
• Identify improvement areas in grid codes, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Identify transmission system bottlenecks and recommend reinforcement measures or new infrastructure projects.
• Perform techno-economic evaluations to determine cost-effective and reliable transmission solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, feasibility studies, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on project prioritization and investment decisions aligned with technical, economic, and strategic objectives.
• Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and policy developments for integration into transmission planning.
• Develop and update long-term transmission network expansion plans.
• Prepare interconnection plans for new generation facilities (conventional and renewable, including Inverter-Based Resources – IBR).
• Conduct steady-state and short-circuit analysis.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From QAR14,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Nationality?
• Current salary?

Experience:

• Transmission Network Planning within utility companies: 10 years (Preferred)