HVDC Controls Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking an HVDC Controls Engineer in Manchester. The role involves designing control systems for HVDC applications, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and proficiency in MATLAB/SIMULINK. Join a diverse team committed to innovative energy solutions and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Experience in energy and control technology is essential.
• Knowledge of converter technology and control systems needed.

Responsibilities

• Design open and closed loop control systems for HVDC.
• Prepare design specifications and documentation.
• Implement control software in MATLAB/SIMULINK.

Skills

Control systems design

MATLAB/SIMULINK

High voltage technology

Automation systems

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SIMULINK

SIMATIC TDC / S7

Job description

About the Role

Location: United Kingdom, Manchester

Company: Siemens Energy Limited

Organization: Grid Technologies

Business Unit: Grid Solutions

Full / Part time: Either

Experience Level: Not defined

A Snapshot of your day

As a HVDC Controls Engineer, you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions for wind farm grid connections and interconnectors, utilizing a transient network analysis laboratory in Manchester.

You will report to the Engineering Manager – HVDC C&P and will be responsible for providing engineering work packages aligned with project and business objectives.

Let’s Talk About You

Your Responsibilities

1. Design open and closed loop control systems for HVDC.
2. Prepare design specifications, documentation, and effort estimations.
3. Clarify technical requirements with project teams, customers, and suppliers.
4. Implement control software in MATLAB/SIMULINK and verify using simulation tools and real-time test environments.
5. Support commissioning team remotely during the commissioning phase.
6. Support service team remotely during the warranty phase.

Your Skills and Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
2. Long-term professional experience in energy and control technology.
3. Good knowledge of converter and high voltage technology, as well as open and closed loop controls.
4. Proficiency in MATLAB/SIMULINK, including model-based implementation and verification.
5. Experience with automation systems, preferably SIMATIC TDC / S7.
6. Excellent English skills; German is an advantage.

About Us

Siemens Energy is committed to a sustainable, CO2-neutral future, offering a broad portfolio of products and services in digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability, and electrification. Our HVDC Control team designs, implements, and verifies hardware and software for innovative HVDC applications using lean and agile methods, working closely with project management, system and equipment engineering, and end customers to provide tailored solutions based on the latest HVDC technology innovations.

Join us and make a difference!

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Be Energized. Be You.

We value diversity and inclusion, with a team comprising over 130 nationalities. We celebrate character and support individual needs through flexible benefits, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, holiday entitlement, pension contributions, share schemes, and discounts. We encourage discussions around flexibility to foster innovation.

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