Senior Expert – HVDC

Elia Grid International; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

International environment

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Elia Grid International seeks a Senior Expert in HVDC to lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced HVDC and FACTS solutions for renewable integration. You will build relationships with utilities, developers, and system operators, guiding a team of HVDC and FACTS specialists within the Infrastructure Design unit.

You will drive front-end engineering, procurement coordination, and technology evaluation while mentoring colleagues and maintaining high-quality standards and financial

Qualifications

• HVDC/Facts industry knowledge and experience.
• 10+ years in HVDC field.
• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Fluency in English; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in delivering large HVDC and FACTS projects.
• Oversee specification development, design reviews, and testing of HVDC equipment.
• Coordinate Front-End Engineering and Design phases for projects.
• Support procurement, tendering, and partner engagements.
• Mentor team members and drive best-practice improvements.

Skills

HVDC

FACTS

Team leadership

HVDC experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Job description

Senior Expert – HVDC

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy driving innovation and excellence across the global energy sector. Building on the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), EGI delivers strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services to tackle complex challenges of the energy transition.

With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA, EGI partners with clients across the globe to deliver high-impact projects in power system planning, smart grids design & digitalization, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.

As we continue to scale up and expand internationally, our ambition is to become a global leader in power systems consultancy, helping build resilient and sustainable energy systems worldwide.

Your function

EGI wishes to reinforce its team working onInfrastructure. To achieve this, we are looking an experienced HVDC expert to join our HVDC competency center.

In this role you will lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced solutions for the integration of renewable energy, HVDC, and FACTS systems. You will be building relationships with industry players and collaborating directly with utilities, Project Developers, and System Operators. You will be an integral part of a team of HVDC and FACTS experts within our Infrastructure Design and Specification solution.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of technical experts in the delivery of large complex HVDC and FACTS projects.
• Lead and support all technical aspects related to HVDC and FACTStransmission projectsincluding specification development; technology solution evaluation; contract negotiation; design review; factory witness testing of major equipment; control and protection system design and factory testing; commissioning; operational readiness; and operation and maintenance of the HVDC and FACTS systems.
• Take part in the early design and coordinate the Front-End Engineering and Design phase of such projects. Oversee procurement and tendering activities and support the project Owners in various phases of their projects.
• Drive and stimulate the development of HVDC interconnector and offshore solutions proposed by EGI.
• Interface withoriginal equipment suppliers, transmission system operators, and projectdevelopers.
• Mentor team members.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the company by adopting best practices, seeking improvement opportunities and engaging in the development of strategic partnerships.
• Ensure that all project activities are carried out according to policies, quality standards, and financial targets.

Your profile

• Be knowledgeable of the HVDC and FACTS industry
• 10+ years of professional experience in the HVDC field
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to lead teams of experts.
• Proven ability to deliver large complex HVDC projects.
• Experience in the development of technical specifications, design reviews, factory acceptance testing of HVDC major equipment and control and protection systems, commissioning, operational readiness, and the operation and maintenance of HVDC assets.
• Experience interfacing and dealing with HVDC original equipment suppliers.
• Experience in supporting the delivery of large and complex projects
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Mobility and flexibility, willing to travel for international assignments depending on the business development needs.

What we offer

• Permanent contract;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities;

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralized production and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

Berlin, Brussels or Edmonton (preferred locations) – Mobility required: worldwide (willingness to travel abroad for international assignments depending on the business development or project needs).

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