Associate HVDC Engineer (Energy)

Overview

As an Associate HVDC Engineer, you will support asset owners and operators across all lifecycle stages of HVDC projects. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary offshore transmission team to shape design, testing, commissioning, and technical recalls for HVDC systems. You’ll provide expert input on OEM reviews, specifications, and control/protection schemes, driving high-quality engineering outcomes. This role offers the chance to influence major electrical infrastructure, collaborate across global teams, and contribute to long-lasting community impacts through innovative solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working policy
• Thrive wellness programme
• Virtual GP service
• gymflex scheme
• flexible working arrangements
• training and Chartership support

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews
• Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning of HVDC projects
• Develop HVDC projects, including technology review/selection and bid preparation/review
• Develop technical/functional specifications for HVDC converters
• Design primary plant layouts for HVDC Converter stations
• Design reviews of HVDC Control and Protection
• Provide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages
• Coordinate with client project teams and internal team disciplines
• Provide OEM Support Services
• Supervise site pre-commissioning and commissioning oversight
• Conduct Due Diligence
• Provide Technical expert services
• Managing a team of HVDC & Electrical Engineers

Key requirements

• Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)
• Demonstrable understanding of HVDC Station Engineering, Control & Protection and System Studies
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices to identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Interest in actively developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies

• Coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Relationship building with clients and colleagues
• Proactive problem-solving
• HVDC engineering expertise
• OEM design reviews and factory testing
• HVDC converter specifications and primary plant layouts

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