Lead HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer

Jobtailor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an HVDC Control & Protection Engineer to lead design, implementation, and verification of HVDC systems. You will model EMTs and AC network equivalents using PSCAD and RSCAD, validate control strategies, and drive performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have deep HVDC experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead technical discussions with clients while meeting deadlines and safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems/power electronics knowledge.
• Experience designing, implementing and verifying HVDC control and protection systems.
• Strong understanding of interactions between AC and HVDC systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, implementation, and verification of HVDC control and protection systems.
• Model EMTs and AC network equivalents in PSCAD and RSCAD.
• Analyze and improve HVDC system performance and safety.

Kenntnisse

HVDC control systems

HVDC protection systems

EMT modelling

AC network equivalents

system modelling

performance analysis

algorithm improvement

power fault recovery

communication

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Power systems knowledge

Power electronics knowledge

Tools

PSCAD

RSCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and verification of HVDC Control and Protection systems, with a strong focus on engineering design—not just testing or validation
• EMT modelling of HVDC systems, AC network equivalents, and renewable systems (wind parks, solar PV, etc.) in PSCAD
• Convert or model AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface with control and protection hardware equipment to validate control and protection systems
• Analyze and improve the performance of HVDC Control and Protection systems
• Support tendering, operations, contractual, and after‑sales activities
• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and provide technical leadership
• Identify potential project risks and technical weaknesses, and propose safe, reliable, and compliant solutions
• Support improvements to existing algorithms and strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues
• Contribute to continual improvement by introducing new tools, methods, and process improvements

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent (including power systems and power electronics), or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in the HVDC business
• Demonstrated experience in HVDC control and protection system design, implementation, and verification (not just validation or commissioning)
• Strong understanding of functional characteristics and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
• Knowledge of HVDC control, protection, and sequencing strategies
• Hands‑on proficiency with PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools
• Experience with system modelling and analysis
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Experience creating and presenting technical reports
• Ability to respond to client questions and lead technical discussions
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
• Results‑driven and adaptable
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity
• Flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally to support projects

Hard Skills

• HVDC control systems
• HVDC protection systems
• EMT modelling
• AC network equivalents
• PSCAD
• RSCAD
• system modelling
• performance analysis
• algorithm improvement
• power fault recovery

Soft Skills

• communication skills
• client engagement
• technical leadership
• risk management
• results‑driven
• adaptability
• deadline management
• safety awareness
• quality assurance
• engineering integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

• engineering degree
• power systems knowledge
• power electronics knowledge