Technical Project Manager – HVDC & FACTS

Rte-International; Jonage; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTE-International is seeking a senior power systems specialist to lead the technical delivery of HVDC/FACTS projects from tender through study execution to commissioning support in France. Based at our Lyon/Jonage center, you will coordinate study work packages, manage multi-vendor interfaces, and chair design reviews with clients and TSOs, while mentoring engineers.

The role requires 8+ years in power systems, deep knowledge of EMT, harmonic analysis, and converter technologies, plus ability to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in power systems with HVDC/FACTS or large renewable grid connections.
• Coordinated technical teams on multi-stakeholder projects as PM or tech lead.
• Ability to run several projects in parallel and arbitrate priorities.
• Solid background in EMT, harmonic analysis and dynamic stability.
• Knowledge of converter tech (LCC, VSC/MMC) and protection.
• Strong client interface: scope negotiation and change management.
• Experience in tendering and proposal prep; business development aptitude.
• Familiar with grid codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/IPMA) or equivalent.
• Experience in international, multicultural project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of HVDC/FACTS projects from tender to commissioning support.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering teams, clients, TSOs, vendors and partners.
• Chair technical meetings, design reviews and workshops; present results to client management.
• Monitor progress, workload and deliverable status across the portfolio.
• Support proposals with technical strategy, workload estimations, differentiators and risk.
• Represent the company at industry events and working groups to boost visibility.

Skills

HVDC

FACTS

Power systems

Project management

Grid codes

Client communication

Education

Engineering degree or MSc in electrical/power engineering

PhD appreciated

Job description

Avantages

Missions

Tasks & Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery of several HVDC and FACTS projects in parallel, from tender through study execution to commissioning support.

Act as technical authority and main point of contact for clients across the assigned portfolio.

Plan and coordinate study work packages within the engineering team: scope, assumptions, resources, milestones and deliverables.

Secure the quality, consistency and timeliness of deliverables through structured review gates and technical validation.

Anticipate and manage technical risks and interfaces (multi-vendor, multi-terminal, TSO requirements), escalating when required.

Contribute to business development: identify opportunities, shape technical offers, lead the technical part of tenders and represent the company with clients.

Support and coach the engineers on the projects, and feed lessons learned back into methods, tools and know-how.

Activities

Translate client needs and grid code requirements into a clear technical scope and a realistic study programme.

Coordinate the interfaces between engineering teams, clients, TSOs, converter vendors and partners.

Chair technical meetings, design reviews and workshops, and present results and recommendations to client management.

Monitor progress, workload and deliverable status across the portfolio, and report to project and programme management.

Support proposals and tenders with technical strategy, workload estimation, differentiators and risk assessment.

Represent the company at industry events, conferences and working groups to strengthen market visibility.

Conditions of employment

Position based at our specialized engineering centre in Lyon/Jonage (69), France.

International travel for client meetings, project execution and business development activities.

Split between multi-project technical leadership and client-facing / business development activities.

Competitive compensation package reflecting seniority and responsibility.

Profil

Experience and know-how:

8+ years of professional experience in the power systems industry, including significant exposure to HVDC, FACTS or the grid connection of large renewable plants.

Proven experience coordinating technical teams and deliverables on complex, multi-stakeholder projects, as project manager, deputy project manager, study manager or technical lead.

Ability to run several projects in parallel and to arbitrate between priorities, resources and deadlines.

Solid technical background in power system studies (EMT, harmonic, dynamic stability): enough depth to challenge assumptions, review results and defend them, without hands-on simulation being the daily task.

Good understanding of converter technology (LCC, VSC/MMC), control and protection, and system integration and interoperability challenges.

Confidence at the client interface: negotiation of technical scope, change management and steering committees.

Experience in tendering and proposal preparation, with a genuine appetite for business development.

Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements and grid codes relevant to HVDC and renewable integration.

(Preferred) Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) or equivalent structured project management experience.

(Preferred) Experience working in an international, multicultural project environment.

Qualifications:

Engineering degree or Masters (MSc - Master of Science) in electrical or power engineering.

Doctorate (PhD - Doctor of Philosophy) or complementary project management / business training appreciated.

Linguistic competences:

French: fluent (optional)

Ambitions or Motivations:

Drive the growth and international positioning of the RTEi Group in the HVDC and grid integration domain.

Take ownership of a portfolio of strategic projects and be accountable for their technical success and client satisfaction.

Build long-term, trusted relationships with TSOs, developers, vendors and partners.

Develop towards programme management or business development leadership, while keeping strong technical credibility.