Simulation and Verification Engineer - HVDC (Glasgow or Birmingham)

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED as a Simulation and Verification Engineer in Birmingham. Work on cutting-edge HVDC technology to help improve energy transfer systems. The role requires strong technical skills in control design, a relevant degree, and offers opportunities for international travel and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant technical field essential.
• Experience in control system design and testing required.
• Proficiency in EMTDC/PSCAD and programming skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and integration of HVDC control functions.
• Conduct simulation studies and create documentation.
• Travel internationally for assignments as needed.

Skills

Control & Protection Design

Control system design

Programming

EMTDC/PSCAD

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Simulation and Verification Engineer - HVDC (Glasgow or Birmingham), Birmingham

Client:

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Description: HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology is a sustainable solution for energy transfer over long distances, connecting electricity networks with minimal losses and alleviating power quality issues. It is essential for offshore wind power and underwater transmissions.

As a control & protection software design engineer at Hitachi Energy, you will work on automation systems and digital real-time control of plants and transmissions. We are seeking both recent graduates and experienced engineers to join our team.

Join us in contributing to an industry that helps save the planet. We value potential and personal commitment equally with experience. We offer an engaging work environment focused on delivering world-class technology and HVDC control solutions for our customers.

This position is based in Glasgow or Birmingham, with options for remote work.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in all phases of project delivery: design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of HVDC control & protection functions.
2. Conduct simulation studies.
3. Create documentation and conduct customer training.
4. Travel internationally for short and long-term assignments.
5. Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.
6. Plan and organize daily work, take responsibility, and proactively solve challenges.

Qualifications / Background:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
2. Experience with Control & Protection Design.
3. Experience in control system design and testing.
4. Interest or skills in industrial application development and programming.
5. Proficiency in EMTDC/PSCAD.
6. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
7. Knowledge of digital technology, signal processing, and control system design is advantageous.
8. Experience in the power system industry, including control, protection, automation, simulation, and modeling, is beneficial.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom