HVDC Specialist

Position Overview:

We are looking for a HVDC Specialist with a strong background in leading complex HVDC projects, offering technical leadership and supporting the full lifecycle of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This is a 12 month initial contract with extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide subject matter expertise on HVDC systems and configurations, including VSC, Symmetrical, Monopole, Bipole, and STATCOM technologies.
• Engineering Management: Oversee end-to-end engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including advanced tests such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and on-site commissioning.
• Innovation & Development: Conduct detailed research on HVDC systems, exploring new control methods and innovative technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the HVDC expert in technical discussions, workshops, and meetings, representing the project with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal technical expert on HVDC configurations, including VSC, Monopole, Bipole, STATCOM, and other configurations.
• Manage engineering and commissioning tasks across HVDC protection, control, primary layout, and physical applications, ensuring compliance through tests such as hardware-in-the-loop, FAT, and real-time simulator evaluations.
• Perform complex engineering calculations for detailed HVDC designs and review technical documentation from OEMs and owner’s engineers.
• Lead the development of project-specific technical requirements for HVDC systems and liaise with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to implement these specifications.
• Review, document, and approve engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables from OEMs or consultants.
• Facilitate technical workshops and discussions with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert guidance on HVDC aspects relevant to both transmission and offshore wind farm scopes.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 15 years in HVDC and FACTS project execution. A Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering is highly desirable. Professional Engineer licensure is an asset.
• Technical Expertise: Strong skills in electromagnetic transient analysis software, Mathcad, MATLAB, Aspen/CAPE, and PSS®E/PSLF. Experience transitioning HVDC projects from feasibility and studies to detailed engineering and commissioning.
• Specialized Knowledge: Deep knowledge of HVDC converter technologies (VSC, LCC), FACTS technologies (e.g., STATCOM, SVC), and integration of inverter-based resources.
• Project Management: Proven background in project oversight, particularly in power system studies and the design and commissioning of high-voltage transmission systems.

Please apply now for immediate consideration!

Timothy OToole

Principal Consultant - HVDC

timothy.otoole@hunterphilips.com

+44 161 513 5343