HVDC Systems Engineer: Design, Maintenance & Operations

Mint Selection | B Corp; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection is recruiting an HVDC Engineer to support design, installation, testing and maintenance of HVDC cable systems, including converter stations and associated infrastructure.

You will work within the engineering function, interfacing with contractors, control centres, TSOs and internal teams across the UK and France to ensure safe, reliable operation and commercially optimised performance of the interconnector.

Qualifications

• Graduate scheme or equivalent in the energy industry.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and HVDC cables and associated systems.
• Understanding HVDC interconnectors in the wider energy mix.
• Experience monitoring contractors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage O&M contractors to ensure safe, compliant HVDC cable system maintenance.
• Assist in site inspections, audits and performance reviews against KPIs and warranties.
• Update operational documentation and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., NIS, ISO).
• Review HVDC cable system designs and monitoring networks; prepare technical reports.
• Support health and safety duties and incident investigations with contractors.

Skills

HVDC systems familiarity

Contractor management

Energy industry knowledge

Education

Graduate scheme in energy industry

Job description

Mint Selection is recruiting an HVDC Engineer to support design, installation, testing and maintenance of HVDC cable systems, including converter stations and associated infrastructure.

You will work within the engineering function, interfacing with contractors, control centres, TSOs and internal teams across the UK and France to ensure safe, reliable operation and commercially optimised performance of the interconnector.