HVDC Control Software Engineer: Power Systems Innovator

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited

Stafford

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited is seeking a Control Software Engineer to join the Product Care Department. You will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of HVDC control software for LCC and VSC schemes, following full SDLC.

The role involves working with an expert team, applying PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK tools, and collaborating with teams using Git, Jira and Confluence. Strong communication and agile practices are essential.

Qualifications

Engineering degree in Computer Science or power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
Familiar with design and development of event and rate driven application software for control and protection systems.
Understand functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
Knowledge of PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools.
Familiar with Agile Software development practices.
Experience using Git, Jira and Confluence for version control, task/defect management and documentation.
Strong written/verbal communication skills and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall requirements, design, implementation and testing of HVDC Control and Protection application software.
Work as part of an expert team, giving ample opportunity for learning design and development skills highly relevant for working with any control and protection system; in particular, power electronics systems and grid technology.
Execute the analysis, simulation, test, and integration required to define, and support assigned components, modules or systems that meet business standards.
Apply prior experience and on the job training to solve problems.
Propose and discuss different solution and develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline with guidance.
Active participation in continuous improvement activities.