Electrical Engr - Grid Connection 1/3

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in?

Shell is working with our customers and across sectors to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions. This requires development of new business opportunities, including onshore and offshore renewable power generation, and development of new technologies and technology areas. Integrated, flexible grids are key, and an important area of focus is the assessment and development of concepts and technologies for power transmission and distribution. This has close links to the generation and direct use of renewable power, and to the conversion of renewable power into molecules for which the key candidate is hydrogen via electrolysis of water.

We welcome highly motivated electrical engineers with experience in the fields of power systems and power electronics to help realize our target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.

In Power Technology you will support decarbonization by electrification, and work along a wide range of experts in the different areas of Renewable Power Generation, Electric Mobility, Energy Storage & Integration, and Electrification, with a strong interface with the green hydrogen teams

What’s the role?

The role of the Electrical Engineer Grid Connection Technology will be to support the Wind and Solar Technology Programs to deliver innovations for Shell’s Renewables and Energy Solutions businesses and will include:


Techno-economic optimization for grid connections for far and large offshore windfarms
Grid integration design for both AC and DC solutions, with an emphasis on the power quality, power electronics control and overall system dynamic stability under normal and fault conditions
Evaluating options to incorporate storage in renewable power generation assets
Optimizing power conversion in wind and/or solar assets for both power and hydrogen export
Support ongoing external technology collaborations
Work with sector decarbonization projects involving power transmission and distribution


We have multiple roles for candidates of varying levels of relevant experience and can be based either in our Houston or Boston office.

What we need from you?


A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Preferably a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and/or a Master’s degree (or equivalent).
At least three (3) relevant working experience in power transmission and distribution, renewable power generation and its system integration is a plus or a requirement depending on the position
Understanding of primary/secondary power transmission/distribution components (e.g. subsea cable/OHL, power transformer, circuit breaker, shunt reactors/capacitors, FACTS, HVDC) and their application in the context of renewable generation, power transmission and industrial electrification projects
Electrical power system and engineering experience obtained via offshore wind developer, EPC contractor, TSO/DSO, research project or providing consultancy/engineering service
Sound engineering know-how in the field of electrical engineering, closely collaborating with internal experts and stakeholders:
A learner mindset showing you are driven to understand, instead of to assume
Proven eagerness and ability to build expertise in a fast-evolving area
Strong team player whilst also able to act autonomously, in a global/virtual team
Experience in contributing to or managing technology development activities
Ability to link business drivers to deep technical understanding and vice versa
A commitment to HSSE especially in design for operability


Additionally, we are looking for the following range of competencies:

Electrical System Design and Studies


Using Industry-relevant electrical engineering software packages for RMS and EMT modelling (e.g. PSCAD, PSSe, DigSilent) and script-based automation of these (e.g. PYTHON)
Performing relevant power system design and engineering studies (e.g. dynamic, harmonic, transient, control stability, protection and control) throughout the life cycle of project development, execution, and operational phases,
Power system component testing and hardware in the loop testing


Power System Optimization and Digital/Programming


Power system planning and operation working with or for TSO/DSOs
Programming or scripting skills (e.g. PYTHON, R, Matlab) and experience with GitHub
Software engineering experience with both front-end and back-end experience, preferably in the domain of power system engineering
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning model development and life-cycle management.
Using cloud services (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and app deployment in cloud environment (e.g. Dash)


Power Electronics and HVDC


High power electronics application design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning obtained via offshore wind developer, EPC contractor, TSO/DSO, research project or providing consultancy/engineering service
Rating and design choices for main circuit of power electronics application and its interface to other primary/secondary equipment
Auxiliary circuit design and engineering for power electronics application (e.g. auxiliary power supply, cooling circuit)
Protection/control design demonstrated in a relevant project/product development environment
HVDC product development, and project development


Primary/Secondary Equipment Design, Installation, and Commissioning


Primary/secondary component design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning obtained via offshore wind developer, EPC contractor, TSO/DSO, research project or providing consultancy/engineering service (AC and/or DC Circuit breakers, AC and/or DC GIS, AC and/or DC power cables, reactive power compensation and associated control and protection)
QA/QC roles in project/product development environment
Power system primary/secondary component testing and hardware in the loop testing
Power electronics applications (e.g. wind, solar, FACTS, HVDC, STATCOM) and their testing and commissioning


Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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