Join our team as a senior analyst and delve into the intricate workings of power system planning. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the integration of renewable energy sources into transmission networks, as well as to spearhead initiatives for the seamless integration of electric vehicles and solar rooftop technologies into distribution networks.

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Responsibilities

• Execute power system planning studies (generation, transmission, and distribution network).
• Interact with state power sector officials for collecting data pertaining to the planning studies.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and policy briefs.
• Present research findings and recommendations to the senior management and stakeholders.
• Prepare concept notes, project ideas, and proposals centred on pertinent topics, taking into account their societal implications and applicability.
• Document and publish the research findings through reports, journal articles, conference papers, and op-eds.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in the relevant field (Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Power Systems).
• Experience in publishing reports, journal articles, research papers, op-eds, etc., would be an advantage.

Skill Set

• Hands-on experience in performing transmission network planning studies.
• Experience in load-flow, short-circuit, and transient-stability studies.
• Sound understanding of grid integration studies.
• Decent knowledge of the operational aspects of generation, transmission, and distribution of power.
• Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in other areas of the power sector.
• Willingness to travel for collecting data and presenting study results to utilities.
• Sound understanding of power-flow-analysis software (DigSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP, MiPower, CYME, etc.)
• Knowledge of Python programming would be an advantage.

CSTEP developed the E-bus Depot Electrification Planning and Operational Tool (E-DEPOT) to support India’s electric bus (e-bus) transition under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles, or FAME, scheme. E-DEPOT assists state transport undertakings (STUs) and electricity DISCOMs in planning and managing the charging infrastructure required for depot-based e-bus operations. By providing evidence-based guidance on charging infrastructure, schedule viability, and cost estimation, E-DEPOT offers a robust planning framework to help cities scale up their e-bus deployment efforts efficiently and sustainably. The tool was showcased to STUs in Bengaluru, Kochi, Pune, and Chennai, where it generated significant interest because of its practical utility. CSTEP also took part in a capacity-building workshop and demonstrated the tool and its features to technical engineers from various STUs. The workshop equipped the engineers with the skills to utilise the tool for fleet electrification planning, tender preparation, and negotiations with e-bus operators.