HVDC Converter Station Engineer

National Grid; Warwick; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Pension with 12% company match

Flexible benefits

Share incentive plan

Job summary

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is seeking an HVDC Converter Station Engineer to design, develop and deliver HVDC converter station systems across major energy infrastructure projects in the UK and Europe.

You will work with OEMs and partners, review designs, support the Development Consent Order process and contribute to tender evaluations, with a clear path to specialist expertise in HVDC technology within a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, HVDC, or related.
• Interest in power transmission and major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HVDC, converter stations, substations or protection systems is desirable.
• Ability to analyse technical information and communicate with stakeholders.
• Proactive, strong problem-solving and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and assurance of converter station requirements from concept through delivery.
• Provide technical support during the DCO process and responses to technical queries.
• Collaborate with OEMs, consultants and partners to meet GB Grid Code and project specs.
• Review designs, studies, reports and proposals to resolve engineering challenges.
• Support interfaces across converter technology, grid connection, cable, civil, control and project teams.
• Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site testing and commissioning.
• Support integration of protection and control systems and third-party interfaces.
• Contribute to tender evaluations and future technology selections.

Skills

HVDC theory

Power systems

Substations knowledge

Technical communication

Problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

About the role

Are you an ambitious electrical engineer looking to work on some of the most innovative energy infrastructure projects in Europe?

At National Grid Ventures (NGV), we're delivering the next generation of interconnectors and offshore hybrid assets that will help connect renewable energy, strengthen energy security and support the transition to net zero. As an HVDC Converter Station Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the technology at the heart of these projects, including LionLink - a pioneering development connecting the UK to offshore wind generation in the Netherlands and onward to the Dutch onshore grid.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist expertise in High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology while working alongside industry-leading engineers, international partners and global technology suppliers.

What you'll do

As a Converter Station Engineer, you'll support the design, development and delivery of HVDC converter station systems across major strategic projects. You'll gain exposure to real engineering challenges and play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

• Supporting the development and assurance of converter station requirements from concept through to delivery.
• Providing technical support during the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, including the preparation of responses to technical queries.
• Working with OEMs, consultants and project partners to demonstrate compliance with GB Grid Code requirements, National Grid standards and project specifications.
• Reviewing designs, studies, reports and technical proposals, helping to resolve engineering challenges throughout project delivery.
• Supporting critical interfaces across converter technology, grid connection, cable, civil, control and wider project teams.
• Participating in design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site testing and commissioning activities.
• Supporting the integration of protection and control systems, communications, auxiliary systems and third-party interfaces.
• Contributing technical expertise to tender evaluations and future technology selections.

What you'll need

We're looking for engineers who are curious, collaborative and excited by the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area that is central to the energy transition.

• A degree, or equivalent experience, in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, HVDC, Control Systems, Substations or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in power transmission, renewable energy integration or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HVDC technology, converter stations, substations, electrical systems or protection and control systems (desirable but not essential).
• The ability to analyse technical information and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute within a supportive engineering team.

What you’ll get

A competitive salary between £54,000 - £63,000 per annum- dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More information

This role closes on Tuesday 20th October at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.