Senior Lead Control & Protection (C&P) Application Systems Engineer - HVDC

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As a Lead Control Systems engineer you will report to the Control Systems Manager.

As the successful candidate, you will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the system requirements, design & performance verification of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes.

The development of such Control & Protection systems is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.

As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be expected to model the DC system, the AC network equivalents, renewable systems ( wind parks, solar PV cells etc) in PSCAD, conversion or modelling of AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface to the control contract equipment to validate control and protection system.

• Model and validate HVDC and AC network systems - develop and validate High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) system models in PSCAD and Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS); convert and validate AC network equivalents in RSCAD; convert Power Systems Simulator for Engineering (PSS/E) network models to PSCAD; and model renewable AC networks including wind parks and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Lead dynamic performance studies - conduct Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) using offline and online simulation tools; support improvements to control algorithms and fault recovery strategies; and develop new control, protection, and sequencing strategies (including start-up and shutdown sequences) to meet customer technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership across projects - play a key role in engineering design reviews; identify potential project risks and technical weaknesses; and propose safe, reliable, and compliant solutions in line with project milestones and financial requirements.
• Engage directly with customers - understand and communicate customer requirements; lead technical discussions and respond to clients' technical questions; and develop client relationships that support delivery confidence and long-term partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement - introduce tools, methods, and process improvements to raise team effectiveness; promote a standard product mindset; seek opportunities to reuse solutions and reduce delivery timelines; and ensure that Return of Experience (RoE) is captured and incorporated across projects.

• A degree in Engineering - ideally covering power systems and power electronics subjects - or equivalent knowledge. A formal qualification is relevant to the depth of technical work in this role; however, we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements, and a demonstrated background in the HVDC industry will be strongly considered.
• Hands-on experience with PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools for HVDC and AC system modelling and validation.
• Working knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategy.
• Understanding of the functional characteristics of power systems, including interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present technical reports and respond to clients' technical questions.
• Ability to work to project deadlines, maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support project delivery, with flexibility around working hours when project needs require it.

• Experience in the HVDC industry in a technical leadership capacity.
• Experience or certification in process improvement or Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Ability to define, document, and validate technical requirements in line with engineering best practice.