HVDC Test & Integration - Project Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in HVDC technology is seeking a Project Lead in Bolton. This role involves overseeing the software development process for HVDC Control and Protection systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements. The successful candidate will manage a team, set up testing strategies, and coordinate project activities. A strong engineering background, expertise in relevant tools, and project management experience are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in C&P systems for industrial converter applications.
• Flexibility to work on-site for several weeks during tests.
• Experience in leading small engineering or commissioning teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the software development process from start-up to final customer tests.
• Coordinate offsite and on-site acceptance tests, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Promote a model-based engineering approach to achieve project goals.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

GIT

Power system modelling

Project management

Education

University degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD in HVDC controls

Tools

PSCAD

EMTDC

RSCAD

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HVDC Test & Integration - Project Lead, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Hunter Philips Executive Search

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 7

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Company: A global leader in HVDC technology, delivering innovative and cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide.

The UK engineering team includes around 250 professionals specializing in AC systems, FACTS, and HVDC technology. Within that, approximately 80 experts are dedicated specifically to HVDC Control & Protection.

Since 2010, the team has consistently delivered 2 HVDC projects per year, occasionally handling 3 in parallel. Operating on a typical 4-year project cycle, the business secures new HVDC projects every 2 years.

Over the past 5 years, the team has more than doubled in size, growing from 350 to over 700.

In the UK market, this company holds a commanding 50% share in HVDC systems and around 25% in the substation sector.

About the job:

As a Project Lead, you will be the driving force behind the complete software development process during the project execution phase. You will manage a team of software engineers to develop and integrate HVDC Control and Protection systems. You will ensure customer requirements are met and effective testing strategies are developed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the software development process from project start-up to the final customer acceptance tests, ensuring compliance with all relevant system requirements.
• Set up and drive consistent requirements engineering, define acceptance tests in close collaboration with our customers and internal partners.
• Coordinate the execution of offsite and on-site acceptance tests, create test reports, and track open points.
• Track software development and test progress and report to project management regularly.
• Promote a model-based engineering approach and support the efficient use of Xin-the-loop environments to achieve project goals in terms of time and quality.
• Support tender teams in bid projects by planning and calculating integration and testing tasks.

Background:

• University degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Automation Engineering) or relevant technical field. Master's or PhD in HVDC controls, AC/DC Power systems, Power electronics, or Wind power converters is a plus.
• Several years of hands-on experience in C&P systems for large industrial converter applications (engineering/commissioning in HVDC or similar electrical converter systems). Alternatively, 5+ years in overall technical project management during PhD studies.
• Good knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and GIT version control in Software-in-the-loop or Hardware-in-the-loop test environments or a solid working knowledge of power system modelling and analysis tools like PSCAD/EMTDC or RSCAD.
• Flexibility to work on-site for several weeks during customer acceptance tests.
• Experience in leading small engineering or commissioning teams is a plus, proactivity in driving topics and resolving issues.