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Hardware Expert HVDC Control & Protection - Manchester, UK

About the Role

As a Hardware Expert for HVDC Control and Protection, you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver control and protection solutions for wind farm grid connections and interconnectors. This role involves utilizing a new transient network analysis laboratory located in Manchester.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare hardware designs and circuit diagrams for control & protection panels for HVDC systems.
• Handle technical documents, cost calculations, circuit diagrams, and manuals during offer stage and project execution.
• Design BCU-based substation control systems for HVDC systems.
• Program databases for hardware configuration and signal management.
• Implement control software and verify using simulation tools and real-time test environments.
• Supervise workshops during panel manufacturing and support acceptance/functional tests, including occasional business trips.
• Clarify technical requirements within project teams, with customers and suppliers.
• Prepare work packages for sub-suppliers and oversee their work.
• Provide remote support during commissioning and service of HVDC systems.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering or comparable professional training with significant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of hardware for control & protection panels for high voltage substations or energy plants.
• Good knowledge of parameterization of bay control units (BCUs), ideally SIPROTEC 5 devices with DIGSI and CFC.
• Experience with Engineering Base or similar CAE tools.
• Knowledge of measuring and instrumentation technologies for high voltage systems, including Power Quality and Fault Recording Systems.
• Understanding of high voltage and substation technology, interlocking schemes, and automated control sequences.
• Good knowledge of secondary interfaces of high voltage components.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is committed to a sustainable, CO2-neutral future. Our Transmission Division offers a broad portfolio supporting digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability, and electrification. Join our HVDC Control & Protection team to help develop global DC network interconnections and deliver green energy.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to individual needs.
• 26 days holiday (increasing with service), up to 10% pension contribution match, company share scheme, employee discounts.
• Discussion of flexible working arrangements encouraged.