HVDC Chief Engineer

We are seeking a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for HVDC converter control and protection engineering. As a senior technical authority, you will guide system architecture, resolve complex engineering challenges and oversee technical assurance across design, validation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of HVDC converter control and protection systems, with a focus on VSC technology.
• Define and review control philosophies, protection principles, functional specifications and system architecture.
• Provide technical oversight of converter controls, DC protection, AC protection interfaces, operating sequences and interlocking.
• Oversee interfaces between control and protection systems, converter valves, converter transformers, measurement systems and station auxiliaries.
• Review control performance, fault responses and protection coordination across operating conditions.
• Guide simulation studies and real-time testing, including hardware-in-the-loop validation using RTDS or equivalent platforms.
• Lead investigations into complex control and protection issues, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Chair technical reviews and represent the business in discussions with customers, suppliers and project partners.
• Mentor technical specialists and develop engineering standards, design practices and reusable solutions.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in HVDC converter control and protection engineering, including substantial VSC project experience.
• Proven background as a technical authority, Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer or senior technical specialist.
• Deep understanding of converter control strategies, HVDC protection, power electronics and AC/DC system interactions.
• Experience taking control and protection systems through specification, design, implementation, validation and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic transient simulation and real-time testing, using tools such as PSCAD and RTDS.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues and lead engineering decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Engineering or a related discipline.