Commissioning Engineer for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) - DC Protection

Siemens Energy Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the UK is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for HVDC Transmission projects. This role involves testing and verifying hardware and software, carrying out functional tests, and supporting commissioning activities worldwide. Applicants should have a degree in electrical engineering and good knowledge of project planning and testing. Fluent English is required. Join a diverse team promoting energy transition and sustainability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in electrical engineering, energy technology or comparable education / qualification.
• Good knowledge in project planning and testing via MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Knowledge or working experience in electrical engineering and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Functional Tests of the Control & Protection hardware and software.
• Trace bugs and support Software Engineering in debugging.
• Commission measuring system and DC protection system on customer sites.

Skills

Project planning

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Siemens SIMATIC TDC/S7

Grid protection systems

Electrical engineering

HVDC systems

Fluent English

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or energy technology

Job description

Position Title: Commissioning Engineer (f/m/d) – HVDC Transmission – DC Protection (DCP)

A snapshot of your day: In our HVDC Protection Team, we are testing and verifying the hardware and software for our innovative HVDC Projects in our Test Center and ensure proper functionality and good quality of our HVDC Plants worldwide during commissioning. Our diverse and multinational teams are working closely together with project management, engineering as well as with end customers to provide customized solutions based on the latest innovations in HVDC technology.

How You'll Make an Impact

The following responsibilities illustrate your contribution to advancing the energy transition and ensuring successful HVDC deployments.

Responsibilities

• Actively advance the Energy Transition by bringing HVDC projects to a successful completion with our customers.
• Carry out Functional Tests of the Control & Protection hardware and software in one of our test centers.
• Trace bugs and support our Software Engineering in debugging.
• Execute and document Functional Performance Tests (FPT) and Dynamic Performance Tests (DPT) of the HVDC System, including Customer Acceptance Tests in one of our test centers.
• Commission measuring system, DC protection system and transient fault recorder for our HVDC projects as part of a highly motivated team at our customers’ sites worldwide.
• Support Commissioning Management in Quality, Risk and Claim Management and actively participate in our improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in electrical engineering, energy technology or comparable education / qualification.
• Good knowledge in project planning and testing via MATLAB/SIMULINK, Siemens SIMATIC TDC/S7, CFC, grid protection systems.
• Knowledge or working experience in electrical engineering and commissioning of electrical power stations or HVDC systems.
• Knowledge in current- and voltage measuring devices and other primary equipment.
• Fluent English language skills, further language skills are very welcome.
• Willingness for worldwide business trips and primarily long-term assignments on construction sites in Germany and abroad, as well as optional assignments on offshore platforms.
• Team player, communicative, proactive, positive handling of conflicts, decision‑making capability.

About Siemens Energy

“We energize society” by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow. At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

We value diversity – we are not all the same. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.