System Studies Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection

Siemens Energy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions seeks a System Studies Engineer for HVDC Control & Protection in Manchester, focusing on advanced engineering and simulation for HVDC projects. Candidates should hold a degree in electrical or control engineering and possess expertise in high voltage systems. Join a team dedicated to delivering sustainable energy solutions and enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

26 days holiday

Pension contributions

Company shares

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise in high voltage applications and HVDC technology.
• Strong knowledge of power transmission systems and control engineering.
• Fluent in English; German skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic performance studies and optimize HVDC converter behavior.
• Analyze harmonic impedance and control interactions within power systems.
• Develop and validate simulation models for HVDC applications.

Skills

High voltage applications

Power transmission systems

Power electronics

Control engineering

Modeling of HVDC systems

Simulation software proficiency

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

University degree in electrical power engineering or control engineering

PhD

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

Matlab/Simulink

EMTP-RV

Job description

About the Role

System Studies Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection

Location: United Kingdom, Manchester (Remote/Office Hybrid)

Company: Siemens Energy Limited

Organization: Grid Technologies, Grid Solutions

Full / Part time: Either

Experience Level: Not defined

A Snapshot of your day

As a Control & Protection Engineer for HVDC Studies, 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 new transient network analysis laboratory located 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 include:

• Performing dynamic performance studies during tender and project execution phases of HVDC projects.
• Optimizing the dynamic behavior of the HVDC converter, including black-start, network restoration, grid forming controls, and multi-terminal systems, in accordance with customer and national grid code requirements.
• Analyzing sub-synchronous torsional/control interactions and the harmonic converter impedance, as well as potential interactions between the HVDC converter and other controlled devices in the power system.
• Developing and validating simulation models for EMT simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, and EMTP-RV.
• Providing customer training on simulation models and presenting study results to clients.
• Continuously improving and standardizing simulation models, study procedures, methods, and documentation processes.
• Supporting project management in technical discussions, participating in customer meetings, and coordinating external partners.

Your skills and qualifications

• University degree in electrical power engineering or control engineering, with a PhD and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of high voltage applications, power transmission systems, power electronics, and HVDC technology.
• Expertise in control engineering and modeling of HVDC systems in both time and frequency domains.
• Proficient in power system simulation software (PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus.
• Excellent team skills, initiative, and customer focus.

About us

Siemens Energy is committed to a sustainable, CO2-neutral future. Our Transmission Division offers a broad portfolio focused on digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability, and electrification. Join us to help transmit energy efficiently and environmentally friendly. Our HVDC Control & Protection-Studies team develops DC network interconnections worldwide to deliver green energy.

Learn more about Siemens Energy and our initiatives.

Be Energized. Be you.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, with over 130 nationalities contributing to our innovative energy solutions. Our benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible benefits, 26 days holiday, pension contributions, company shares, and employee discounts. We support flexible working arrangements to foster innovation.