Secondary Design Lead Engineer HVDC (w/m/d)

Job Description Summary

Job Title: Secondary Design Lead Engineer HVDC
Function: Grid Solutions
Reporting: Direct: Project Engineering Group Manager
Operationally: Lead Secondary Designer / Project Engineering Manager
Location: Berlin / Germany

Job Description

Role

The Secondary Design Lead Engineer HVDC is responsible for the design and engineering of the Control and other Low Voltage (LV) matter of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) HVDC substation projects in the Power System industry sector. This position will work closely with other designers, engineers, and the project managers to ensure compliance with contractual specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints.

Key Missions

The Secondary Design Lead Engineer HVDC will have the following key missions:

• Define all equipment and documents necessary to meet customer needs, including Cubicles for Control & Protection and cubicles for Auxiliary Services, LV cables, battery cells, and chargers.
• Establish basic design and then detailed drawings in compliance with contractual specifications during the Basic Design/Principle phase, using CAD tools in line with company processes.
• Establish technical specifications for LV equipment supplied by internal partners and external suppliers.
• Analyze technical proposals received and participate in technical clarifications with equipment suppliers by supporting the Sourcing department.
• Establish Bill of Quantities for LV equipment (Request for Procurement) and technical specifications for necessary erection tools
• Participate in factory acceptance tests and reception of HV equipment in compliance with contractual technical specifications and project time schedules

• Quality of design and accuracy of technical specifications
• Efficient management of detailed design using CAD tools
• Compliance with contractual specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members
• Ability to analyze technical proposals and make informed decisions

• Graduate from Electrical or Electro-technical school
• Minimum 5 years of experience in High Voltage (HV) Transmission Substation activities, or other Industrial Domain.
• Knowledge of electrical installations, including control and protection systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team, with dedicated team lead ability
• Fluent in English and German, reading / writing.
• Expertise in Low Voltage (LV) installation, Digital and Conventional Control Systems
• ability to compare materials to identify deviations from contractual specs and standards
• Ability to design schematics and cable synoptic using principle diagrams

• Knowledge of different telecom interfaces for each technology
• Knowledge of basic electro technique rules, apparent power, and power factors
• Pro-active, problem-solving mindset and good team player
• Relevant IT knowledge and experience with secondary design realizations tools

• minimum of 5 years of experience in High Voltage (HV) Transmission Substation activities, including knowledge of electrical installations, control and protection systems, turnkey projects development, and interfaces.
• Skills in Low Voltage (LV) installation, Digital and Conventional Control Systems, and be familiar with international standards.
• experience in designing schematics and cable synoptic using principle diagrams, and knowledge

• Working in an international team within Grid Systems Integration based in Berlin.
• A key design engineer role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work arrangements
• Competitive benefits, performance allowance based on annual performance reviews and great development opportunities.