Job Description

Position Description:

This position is for a professional with experience in utilities medium term and long-term demand forecasting. The holder of this position is expected to ensure effective conduct of the aforesaid responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

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

Key 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 selections for additional capacity. * Provide and monitor training and development assignments for relevant Qatari staff Development.