Principal Engineer - MVDC Circuit Breaker | MRL Consulting

Principal Engineer – MVDC Circuit Breaker

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global technology organisation for a Principal Engineer – MVDC Circuit Breaker to lead the development of innovative medium-voltage and MVDC protection technologies for next-generation power systems.

This is a highly technical role combining circuit breaker design, high-voltage testing, research and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and test MV circuit breakers, including vacuum, solid-state and hybrid technologies.
• Develop innovative ultra-fast MVDC circuit breakers and protection solutions.
• Design and optimise Thomson coil actuators for performance and reliability.
• Establish MV/MVDC test circuits, develop prototypes and conduct high-voltage laboratory testing.
• Lead research collaborations with European universities and research institutions.
• Contribute to patents, technical publications and the development of new protection technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IEC and IEEE standards.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in MV/HVDC protection, circuit breaker design, fault analysis and interruption technologies.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid circuit breakers, ultra-fast protection, MVDC breakers and innovative interrupter technologies.
• Experience with DER integration, including PV and BESS, and advanced fault detection is desirable.
• Strong electromagnetic and thermal modelling experience for high-power applications.
• Proven experience in MV breaker development, technical innovation and leadership.
• Experience with real-time simulation or FPGA-based control systems.
• Experience with vacuum or gaseous circuit breakers is advantageous.
• Strong research background, with publications or collaboration with research institutions in MV protection technologies.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead the development of next-generation MVDC protection technologies.
• International and highly collaborative research environment.
• Access to extensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to patents, publications and innovative technology development.
• Autonomy and technical responsibility within a growing global team.