Specialist Capacity Planning (with PLEXOS/ PSSE)

• 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.
  

Requirements

• 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