Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Photovoltaic power plant integration engineer – Medium voltage network specialist

Electrical engineer specializing in photovoltaics, I work as a freelancer in the integration of solar power plants into the medium voltage network. My expertise covers thedesign, analysis and validation of electrical studies(dimensioning, selectivity, protection, power transit studies, etc.) necessary to ensure the conformity and performance of PV installations connected to the network.

✅ **My services include**:

Verification of connection studies (load flow, short circuit, stability, etc.)
Analysis and validation of LV/MV electrical diagrams
Evaluation of compliance with local and international standards (e.g. IEC, national connection standards
Technical support during exchanges with network managers

Languages

Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

STEG – SOUSSE,
DIVISION HEAD OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GROUP
February 2019 - Today (7 years and 4 months)
Tunisia
• Conduct preliminary grid impact studies for over 200 solar PV and cogeneration installations (total capacity exceeding 100 MW) using NEPLAN, including load flow, short-circuit, stability analysis, and hosting capacity assessment to ensure compliance with utility standards.
• Lead technical approval processes, on-site inspections, and commissioning activities for 65 solar plants (total capacity: 9 MW) and 13 cogeneration plants (total capacity: 38 MW), ensuring seamless MV grid connection and full compliance with STEG regulations:
◦ Protection relay coordination & settings: Configured overcurrent, earth fault, and grid synchronization protections (ANSI/IEC standards) to ensure selective tripping and compliance with STEG's grid code.
◦ Energy metering verification: Validated meter accuracy (CT/PT calibration), ensured compliance with STEG's billing requirements.
• Monitor and analyze evolving Tunisian renewable energy regulations and grid connection codes to ensure continuous project compliance.
• Contribute to the development of STEG's technical guidelines for renewable energy grid integration projects.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and STEG teams to resolve technical bottlenecks and accelerate commissioning timelines.
STEG – SOUSSE,
HEAD OF ANALYSIS AND METHODS SERVICE
March 2018 - January 2019 (10 months)
Tunisia
• Monitoring and analyzing faults in the MV and LV network.
• Monitoring the behavior of installed equipment, reporting statistics, and proposing solutions to reduce faults.
SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY
DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER
November 2014 - January 2018 (3 years and 2 months)
Saudi Arabia
• Monitor the load of MV feeders in the Gizan region and propose load transfer solutions to optimize network performance.
• Analyze single-line diagrams of feeders to identify irregularities and implement corrective actions to enhance network efficiency.
• Assist and train operators to ensure proper understanding and execution of operational procedures.