Specialist Capacity Planning; PLEXOS​/PSSE

Overview

We are seeking for Specialist Capacity planning with PLEXOS/ PSSE
. This position is for a professional with experience in electricity and water medium term and long-term demand forecasting in an electricity / water utility, and electricity and water production capacity expansion planning. The holder of this position is expected to ensure effective conduct of the following 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 selection for additional capacity.
• Provide and monitor training and development assignments for relevant Qatari staff Development.

• 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