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Category
Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls
Work Pattern
Onshore with offshore commissioning and survey visits
Reports To
Lead Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager
Position Overview
The Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of offshore power generation, distribution, and electrification systems. This role is increasingly critical as the industry transitions toward offshore electrification from shore, integrated wind-gas platforms, and subsea power distribution—making it one of the most sought-after engineering disciplines in the current market.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify offshore power generation systems including gas turbine generators, diesel generators, and waste heat recovery units
- Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and motor starting analyses using ETAP or similar software
- Design HV/MV/LV switchgear, transformer, and distribution systems for offshore platforms and FPSOs
- Specify and engineer power management systems (PMS) including load shedding, generator paralleling, and frequency/voltage control
- Develop protection relay settings and coordination studies for offshore electrical networks
- Support offshore electrification projects including power from shore (PfS) cable design and subsea power systems
- Conduct harmonic analysis and specify mitigation equipment for variable speed drive installations
- Develop single line diagrams, electrical area classification drawings, and cable routing schedules
- Review and approve vendor electrical design packages and equipment data
- Support FAT/SAT of power generation and distribution equipment
- Provide technical input to grid code compliance and power export studies for integrated energy islands
Qualifications
Required
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred; Master's advantageous)
- Certifications: OPITO BOSIET/FOET; CompEx (Ex01-Ex04); Professional registration (CEng/PE) preferred
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in electrical power systems engineering, with at least 4 years in offshore oil and gas environments
- Technical Skills: Power system analysis (ETAP/SKM/PowerFactory), HV/MV/LV distribution design, protection relay engineering, power management systems, IEC/API/DNV electrical standards, subsea power cable engineering
Preferred
- Experience with power from shore (PfS) and offshore electrification projects
- Knowledge of offshore wind integration with oil and gas platforms
- Experience with microgrid design and energy storage systems
- Familiarity with subsea power distribution (subsea transformers, subsea VSDs)
Market Intelligence
$950–1,400/day
Shortage Level: Critical
Key Skills Gap: Traditional power systems engineers are available, but those with offshore electrification, power from shore, and subsea power distribution experience are exceptionally scarce. The convergence of oil and gas with renewable energy creates a narrow intersection of expertise.
Regions in Highest Demand: North Sea (Norway/UK), Middle East, Brazil, Australia, West Africa
Demand Drivers: Offshore electrification (power from shore) mandates in Norway and the UK, energy transition projects combining oil and gas with offshore wind, FPSO new-build campaigns requiring complex power systems, decarbonization initiatives driving microgrid and energy storage integration
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