R&D engineer on HVDC systems and AC/DC grid stability W/M

TN France; Villeurbanne; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of energy transition, specializing in HVDC systems and AC/DC grid stability. This role offers the chance to develop innovative strategies for integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid. Collaborate on European projects while working in a dynamic, diverse environment that values inclusivity. Enjoy flexible teleworking options, generous vacation days, and various company benefits. If you're passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is the opportunity for you.

Prestations

Company restaurant benefits

Flexible teleworking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit-sharing bonus

5 weeks paid holiday

12 additional days rest

Self-service bicycles

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree with experience in power grid modeling.
• Focus on HVDC systems or wind farms is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop control and protection strategies for HVDC grids.
• Analyze AC/DC grid stability and propose control solutions.

Connaissances

Power system engineering

Power network modeling and simulation tools

System stability analysis

HVDC systems modeling

Wind farm modeling

EMTP

PSCAD

PowerFactory

PSSE

Matlab/Simulink

Python

Formation

Master's degree in Power Systems

PhD in related field

Outils

EMTP

PSCAD

PowerFactory

PSSE

Matlab/Simulink

Python

Description du poste

R&D engineer on HVDC systems and AC/DC grid stability W/M, Villeurbanne

Client:

SuperGrid Institute

Location:

Villeurbanne, France

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f5818481e871

Job Views:

2

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Description

Established in 2014, SuperGrid Institute is an independent private company with over 150 employees from 21 different nationalities. The institute is a key player in energy transition in France and Europe, specializing in innovative high and medium voltage direct current (HVDC and MVDC) power systems. It also develops new technologies for integrating renewable energies into future electricity networks.

SuperGrid Institute has been ranked annually since 2018, reaching the podium three times in the INPI prize list.

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Mission

General context

The integration of large amounts of renewable energy sources (RES) such as offshore wind and photovoltaic (PV), along with energy market integration, drives the future development of the pan-European power grid. Reinforcing the transmission grid to transport large power over long distances from generation to load centers is essential. Extended HVDC grids, in Point-to-Point or Multi-Terminal (MTDC) configurations, are considered the best solution. Multi-Terminal grids based on voltage source converter (VSC) technology are crucial for harnessing offshore wind potential in the North Seas. These systems will evolve from simple point-to-point to complex meshed structures. Developing such HVDC systems involves overcoming control and protection challenges and considering AC grid interactions. The increasing integration of RES and power electronics devices (PEIDs) will impact system characteristics like inertia and behavior.

Objectives / Missions

The role involves developing control and protection strategies for MTDC (HVDC) grids and analyzing AC/DC grid stability. The candidate will participate in European projects and collaborate on various initiatives, including grid consulting activities. The main topics include:

HVDC/MTDC control and protection

Developing control strategies, stability analysis, and identifying control modes for managing different operating states of MTDC systems. Modeling and control of Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) systems for simulation of complex grids are essential skills.

AC/DC stability analysis

Modeling, stability assessment, and control of HVAC/HVDC transmission systems with high power electronics integration. The candidate will contribute to modeling and analysis, proposing control solutions to enhance system stability, requiring skills in EMT/dynamic phasor modeling, frequency-domain analysis, and state-space methods.

Profile

Master’s or PhD degree with experience in power grid modeling, simulation, and control. Focus on HVDC systems or wind farms is advantageous.

Technical skills:

• Power system engineering
• Power network modeling and simulation tools
• System stability analysis (small signal, frequency domain, state space)
• HVDC systems modeling, control, and stability
• Wind farm/wind turbine modeling and control
• Simulation tools: EMTP, PSCAD, PowerFactory, PSSE, Matlab/Simulink, Python

Good command of English, teamwork, organizational skills.

What we offer

• Participation in a mission-driven, innovative energy transition environment
• Company restaurant benefits
• Flexible teleworking (1 day/week, 20 occasional days)
• Activities like football, running, choir, etc.
• CSE, health, life, and disability insurance
• Profit-sharing bonus
• 5 weeks paid holiday + 12 additional days rest
• Self-service bicycles

Other information

Joining SuperGrid Institute means working in a dynamic, diverse environment committed to equal opportunities. We strive for inclusivity, accessibility, and gender balance. Applications from people with disabilities are welcome. Please note that non-citizens may need a work permit. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details during application.