Mohammed Alsaadi - Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer

Q: Where is Mohammed based?

Mohammed is based in Kassel, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mohammed speak?

Mohammed speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mohammed have?

Mohammed has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Mohammed has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Mohammed may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mohammed's latest experience?

Mohammed's most recent position is Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer at DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower .

Q: What companies has Mohammed worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mohammed has worked for DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower , Mobility and Logistics & Automotive Technology Research Centre (MOBI) / VUB .

Q: Which industries is Mohammed most experienced in?

Mohammed is most experienced in industries like Energy , Utilities , and Education . Mohammed also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Mohammed most experienced in?

Mohammed is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development , Product Development , and Operations . Mohammed also has some experience in Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Mohammed worked in recently?

Mohammed has recently worked in industries like Energy and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Mohammed worked in recently?

Mohammed has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Procurement , and Product Development .

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Kassel, Germany

Experience

May 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer

DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower

TSO, DSO grids simulation and analysis
Grid design integration of 3.4 GW RES and 400 MW of BESS for a large-scale green hydrogen plant
Grid connection requirements for RES and BESS connection (50kW - 1MW)
Requirements for providing Ancillary Services to the TSO from the flexible assets
Expertise in Pre-FEED/FEED studies, EPC tender preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations for HV/MV substations and renewable integration projects
Support for EPC design reviews, technical documentation, and FAT/SAT supervision across solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems

Dec 2020 - May 2022

1 year 6 months

Brussels, Belgium

Postdoctoral: Senior Smart Grid Project Engineer

Mobility, Logistics & Automotive Technology Research Centre (MOBI) / VUB

Study on the integration of electric buses in European cities
Electric bus fleet management from the DSO grid perspective
Superfast DC charging 150-600kW control to minimize the stress on the DSO grid
Assets’ control within the DSO grid
Optimize the operational cost and total cost of ownership of heavy-duty electric vehicles (Volvo, VDL, SOLARIS, MAN)
Battery modeling in EVs

Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

1 year 9 months

Lisbon, Portugal

Power System Project Engineer

R&D Nester

Smart grid studies
RES modeling in the TSO and DSO grids
Energy community regulation, modeling, and simulation
TSO-DSO coordination and real-time data exchange
RT-HIL power system modeling and simulation
Power system studies
Standards testing of the power line carrier for smart grid applications

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

2 years 1 month

Iraq

University Lecturer

Wasit University

Teach and supervise bachelor student projects on renewable energy resources
Control assets within the power system
Optimization techniques
TSO and DSO studies

Jan 2015 - Nov 2017

2 years 11 months

Baghdad, Iraq

Power System Engineer

TSO / National Dispatch Center (NDC)

Manage the national grid: power generation, transmission, and TSO-DSO interface
Control the power flow and maintain the optimal power flow
Secure ancillary services provision in the TSO grid
Maintain power system security and reliability
Manage power grid components

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Baghdad, Iraq

Power System Engineer trainee

TSO

Operation and maintenance of steam and gas power stations
Components and operation of GIS and AIS substations
Operation, protection, and management of transmission lines and cables
Protection in power systems
Power system management: frequency control, voltage control, congestion management, and maintenance planning

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Utilities, Education, and Automotive.

Energy

Utilities

Education

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Product Development, Operations, and Procurement.

Research and Development

Product Development

Operations

Procurement

Summary

Senior Power System Engineer (PhD) with 9+ years of experience leading large-scale EU-funded and commercial energy projects.

Expertise in TSO/DSO grid studies, EPC/FEED tendering, smart grids, EV integration, and renewable integration. Strong background in proposal preparation (Horizon Europe) and multinational project coordination. Skilled in steady-state/dynamic analysis, BESS modelling, and high-voltage infrastructure (up to 400 kV).

Skills

Hard Skills

Project Management
Computer Proficiency
Optimization Techniques
Control Techniques

Soft Skills

Leadership, Teamwork
Proactive, Fast Learner, Adaptability

Programming Skills

Python
Java
C
C++
Xml
Xsd

Software Skills

Matlab - Simulink
Pss/e
Eplan
Autocad
Digsilent Powerfactory
Ansys Maxwell
Hardware-in-the-loop Opal/typhoon

Languages

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Intermediate

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest (UPB) & NOVA de Lisboa University/FCT

PhD Researcher · Bucharest, Romania

Oct 2010 - Mar 2015

AL-MUSTANSIRIYAH University

Bachelor's and Master of Science · Electrical Engineering · Baghdad, Iraq

Certifications & licenses

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Energy 11 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 3 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Iraq, Belgium, Portugal)

Primary country Iraq

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer, Postdoctoral: Senior Smart Grid Project Engineer, Power System Project Engineer

Main industries Energy, Utilities, Education

Main business areas Research and Development, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Mohammed based?

Mohammed is based in Kassel, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mohammed speak?

Mohammed speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mohammed have?

Mohammed has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Mohammed has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Mohammed may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mohammed be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mohammed would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer, Postdoctoral: Senior Smart Grid Project Engineer, Power System Project Engineer.

What is Mohammed's latest experience?

Mohammed's most recent position is Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer at DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower.

What companies has Mohammed worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mohammed has worked for DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower, Mobility and Logistics & Automotive Technology Research Centre (MOBI) / VUB.

Which industries is Mohammed most experienced in?

Mohammed is most experienced in industries like Energy, Utilities, and Education. Mohammed also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Mohammed most experienced in?

Mohammed is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Product Development, and Operations. Mohammed also has some experience in Procurement.

Which industries has Mohammed worked in recently?

Mohammed has recently worked in industries like Energy and Automotive.

Which business areas has Mohammed worked in recently?

Mohammed has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Procurement, and Product Development.

What is Mohammed's education?

Mohammed holds a Doctorate from University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest (UPB) & NOVA de Lisboa University/FCT and a Master in Electrical Engineering from AL-MUSTANSIRIYAH University.

Does Mohammed have any certificates?

Mohammed has 1 certificate: Project Management Professional (PMP).

What is the availability of Mohammed?

Mohammed is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mohammed?

Mohammed's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.