Team Lead for HVDC DC Protection Engineering

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays

Job summary

Siemens Energy is building a dedicated UK team to support offshore renewables and HVDC interconnectors. This role leads a team of engineers delivering HVDC control and DC protection solutions for wind farm connections and interconnectors.

You will manage up to 10 engineers, oversee design validation, and drive continuous improvement and mentoring. Excellent English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical power or control engineering, ideally with MSc or PhD.
• Experience delivering HVDC control and protection solutions.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers focused on HVDC control and DC protection, including resource planning, mentoring, and training.
• Oversee technical delivery of DC Protection solutions across international HVDC projects, ensuring targets for cost, time and quality.
• Define and coordinate innovative control and protection concepts for HVDC systems with global teams.
• Manage simulation studies using PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and LabVIEW, including model development and customer training.
• Support project management through technical discussions, customer engagement and external collaboration.
• Promote continuous improvement and safety compliance across engineering processes.

Skills

HVDC control

DC protection

team leadership

resource planning

mentoring

engineering coordination

stakeholder engagement

communication

Education

Electrical power or control engineering degree

MSc or PhD (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Manager / Team Leader The position will be UK-based, but it is being advertised across Europe. A Snapshot of Your Day Siemens Energy is building a dedicated UK team to support the growing offshore renewable and HVDC interconnector market. This role leads a team of engineers delivering HVDC control and DC protection solutions for wind farm connections and interconnectors. Key responsibilities include design validation, managing engineering work packages, and promoting a "Right first time" culture through mentoring and process improvement. Reporting to both UK and global department heads, the role involves managing up to 10 engineers, developing HVDC control and protection concepts, and coordinating innovative solutions. It also includes resource planning, employee training, and contributing to a globally integrated delivery model. How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and develop a team of up to 10 engineers focused on HVDC control and DC protection, including resource planning, mentoring, and training.
• Oversee technical delivery of DC Protection solutions across international HVDC projects, ensuring alignment with cost, time, and quality targets.
• Define and coordinate innovative control and protection concepts for HVDC systems in collaboration with global technical teams.
• Manage simulation studies using tools like PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and LabVIEW, including model development, validation, and customer training.
• Support project management through technical discussions, customer engagement, and coordination with external partners and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement across engineering processes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive collaboration across departments.
  Degree in electrical power or control engineering, ideally with a relevant MSc or PhD and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage applications, power transmission, power electronics, and HVDC systems.
• Expertise in control engineering and HVDC system modelling in both time and frequency domains.
• Proficient in power system simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and EMTP-RV.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement and collaboration.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus.
  Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform