Lead Validation & Verification Project Engineer

Job Description Summary
As a Lead V&V (Verification & Validation) Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on the design, configuration, testing, and validation of complex HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) and automation systems. You will drive consistent design practices, common global processes, and robust V&V strategies to ensure flawless execution across projects (OTR), NPI and product care.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated engineering leader to expand their technical and project management capabilities within an international organization delivering world-class HVDC solutions. Our Lead Engineers are essential to project success, providing technical leadership, overseeing the testing lifecycle from lab to site commissioning, and ensuring operational rigor, safety, and quality standards are strictly maintained.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in C&P systems, automation, HV/LV power systems, and V&V, ensuring solutions meet all contract, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities.

• Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification with suitable industry experience.
• Proven engineering and project execution experience within HVDC, Control & Protection, or grid-connected systems, with a strong focus on Verification & Validation or testing.
• Deep understanding of HVDC, system integration, and testing methodologies (e.g., RTDS, ATE, simulation tools).
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams in a complex engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, project schedules, risks, and multi-task under strict time scales while maintaining engineering integrity, quality, and safety.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior stakeholders and manage customer relationships.
• Willingness to work flexibly when required and travel globally for site support or customer alignment.