Lead Electrical Engineer – HVDC Systems for PMC
Core
Lead technical review of HVDC system design, converter-station configuration, and overall system architecture for Project Management Consultancy and Owner's Engineer assignments.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Electrical Engineer (HVDC Systems)
Builds
HVDC converter stations and associated transmission infrastructure
Domain
Energy, Power Transmission, HVDC
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
HVDC system design review, Power-system and EMT studies, High-voltage equipment engineering, Control and protection review, Insulation coordination, Harmonic and power-quality assessment, RAM and loss evaluation, Technical risk management, Contractor and vendor coordination, FAT, SAT and commissioning support
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer registration
Technologies
PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ATP
Responsibilities
Lead technical review of HVDC system design and converter-station configuration; Review contractor and OEM engineering documents including design criteria, specifications, calculations, studies, drawings and technical reports; Verify compliance with project requirements, approved design basis, and applicable IEC, IEEE, CIGRE and utility standards; Review HVDC system ratings, operating modes, control philosophy, protection philosophy and equipment performance requirements; Review power-system studies including load flow, fault level, reactive-power and voltage control, harmonic and power-quality analysis, electromagnetic transient studies, insulation coordination, grid-code compliance and system stability; Review design and specifications of major HVDC equipment including converter transformers, valves, reactors, switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters and compensation systems; Review control, protection, SCADA, telecommunications and cybersecurity interfaces; Identify design gaps, technical risks, interface issues and non-compliances and recommend corrective actions; Participate in design-review meetings, HAZID, interface workshops and value-engineering reviews; Support factory inspections, FAT, site inspections, SAT, commissioning and performance testing; Coordinate with transmission line, cable, substation, civil, structural and project-management teams; Mentor engineers and support technical assurance across PMC and Owner's Engineer assignments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship