Lead HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and verification of HVDC Control and Protection systems, with a strong focus on engineering design—not just testing or validation
• EMT modelling of HVDC systems, AC network equivalents, and renewable systems (wind parks, solar PV, etc.) in PSCAD
• Convert or model AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface with control and protection hardware equipment to validate control and protection systems
• Analyze and improve the performance of HVDC Control and Protection systems
• Support tendering, operations, contractual, and after‑sales activities
• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and provide technical leadership
• Identify potential project risks and technical weaknesses, and propose safe, reliable, and compliant solutions
• Support improvements to existing algorithms and strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues
• Contribute to continual improvement by introducing new tools, methods, and process improvements

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent (including power systems and power electronics), or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in the HVDC business
• Demonstrated experience in HVDC control and protection system design, implementation, and verification (not just validation or commissioning)
• Strong understanding of functional characteristics and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
• Knowledge of HVDC control, protection, and sequencing strategies
• Hands‑on proficiency with PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools
• Experience with system modelling and analysis
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Experience creating and presenting technical reports
• Ability to respond to client questions and lead technical discussions
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
• Results‑driven and adaptable
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity
• Flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally to support projects

Hard Skills

• HVDC control systems
• HVDC protection systems
• EMT modelling
• AC network equivalents
• PSCAD
• RSCAD
• system modelling
• performance analysis
• algorithm improvement
• power fault recovery

Soft Skills

• communication skills
• client engagement
• technical leadership
• risk management
• results‑driven
• adaptability
• deadline management
• safety awareness
• quality assurance
• engineering integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

• engineering degree
• power systems knowledge
• power electronics knowledge