HVDC Engineer; Energy

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A little more about your role:

Join our multi-disciplinary offshore transmission team, supporting asset owners and operators of HVDC systems throughout all lifecycle stages of a project.

Key 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

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

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

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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