At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge HVDC control and protection systems.
- Company: Join a leading firm in innovative energy solutions with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your technical expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering and 7+ years in HVDC systems required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
The lead Control & Protection System Application Engineer is responsible for the requirement definition, design, studies, validation, and commissioning of Control & Protection Systems for VSC based HVDC transmission schemes, including MMC converter technology. This role provides technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and delivering reliable, safe, and high-performance HVDC systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Technical Leadership
- Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.
- Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.
- Lead the HVDC control and protection system design for LCC and/or VSC HVDC schemes.
- Act as the technical authority for controls and protection within the project team.
- Review and approve technical documents, including control/protection settings, control philosophies, protection logic, and system architecture, test plans, and test procedures.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for technical discussions, training, and requirement clarification.
- Control System & Protection Design
- Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations.
- Lead and participate in engineering design processes, including design reviews and approval cycles.
- Ensure that all design outputs comply with industry standards, system requirements, and quality procedures.
- Advanced Modelling & Simulation
- Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Perform network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification using PSSE, PSCAD, MATLAB and RSCAD.
- Develop full plant/system models and lead end-to-end validation across multiple simulation platforms.
- Lead Control System Studies & Testing, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), dynamic performance studies, protection coordination, and overall system integration.
- System Testing & Commissioning
- Conduct Integration System Test (IST), Functional System Test (FST), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and system commissioning at customer sites.
- Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex VSC control and protection issues.
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement improvements in engineering tools, processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value and operational efficiency.
- Make informed decisions regarding work processes, schedules, priorities, and operational plans to achieve departmental objectives.
- Uphold and promote SQDC principles across teams.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in HVDC systems.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in HVDC control and protection system design.
- Technical Expertise:
- HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategies.
- Dynamic performance studies and system modelling for VSC-HVDC schemes.
- Proficiency in PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Strong technical leadership experience.
- Ownership of technical discussions and ability to develop strong client relationships.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Active participation in cross-functional leadership teams.
- Makes independent decisions while engaging subject-matter experts as needed.
Applications and System Engineer employer: E-Solutions
As a leading employer in the HVDC sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to professional development is evident through tailored training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that our team members grow alongside the company. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values safety, quality, and operational excellence, making us an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
