HVDC VSC System Expert - Substation and HVDC Systems

Aecom India Pvt Ltd; Surat; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an HVDC/VSC System Expert for Substation projects in India. You will review HVDC system architecture, converter equipment, protection, and control interfaces across complete HVDC schemes and ensure technical compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in HVDC, FACTS and power electronics, strong experience with VSC-HVDC systems, and a track record of design reviews, commissioning, and integration on large-scale transmission projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in HVDC, FACTS, power transmission or large-scale power projects.
• Experience with VSC-HVDC systems and converter-based transmission.
• Proven design review, installation oversight, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review HVDC system architecture, design criteria and interface requirements.
• Assess OEM design documentation for converters, transformers and related systems.
• Evaluate AC/DC filters, protective and control systems, and system studies.
• Verify testing, commissioning methodologies and technical resolutions.
• Coordinate with Substation, Protection & Control, SCADA and Grid teams.
• Prepare technical assurance and handover documentation.

Skills

HVDC systems

VSC-HVDC

Power electronics

Protection systems

Grid integration

System studies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

PE/CEng advantageous

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

HVDC/ VSC System Expert- Substation/HVDC Company Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Review overall HVDC system architecture, design criteria, technical specifications, and interface requirements across the complete VSC-HVDC scheme.
• Review OEM design documentation for VSC converters, converter transformers, valves, DC equipment, AC equipment, and associated auxiliary systems.
• Assess the design and performance of AC/DC filters, smoothing reactors, harmonic filters, reactive power compensation systems, and associated equipment.
• Review station control, HVDC control, valve control, protection systems, monitoring systems, and sequence-of-events functionality.
• Evaluate operating philosophies, power control functions, voltage control strategies, reactive power control, black-start capability, and system recovery arrangements.
• Review protection coordination between the HVDC system, AC substations, converter stations, grid protection systems, SCADA, and telecommunication networks.
• Assess and review system studies including load flow, short-circuit, harmonic performance, insulation coordination, overvoltage analysis, electromagnetic interference, and dynamic performance studies.
• Verify technical interfaces between converter transformers, valves, cooling systems, control systems, communication systems, and station auxiliary equipment.
• Review OEM manufacturing processes, factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation procedures, site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning methodologies.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering workshops, technical audits, risk assessments, and technical resolution meetings.
• Review control and protection settings, logic diagrams, interlocks, operational philosophies, and functional specifications.
• Witness and review factory and site testing activities where contractually required, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and performance requirements.
• Support technical issue resolution during installation, integration, testing, energization, and trial operation phases.
• Monitor subsystem testing, integrated system testing, station energization, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify technical risks, design gaps, performance concerns, and interface issues, providing mitigation recommendations and corrective actions.
• Review as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, training materials, and handover documentation prior to project closeout.
• Coordinate with Substation, Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecommunications, and Grid Integration teams to ensure seamless interface management and system integration.

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• HVDC Design Review and Technical Assurance Report.
• OEM Design and Documentation Review Comments.
• HVDC System Interface and Integration Assessment.
• Converter Control and Protection Review Report.
• Power System Study Review Memorandum.
• HVDC Technical Risk Register and Mitigation Plan.
• Factory and Site Testing Assessment Reports.
• Commissioning and Energization Readiness Assessment.
• Technical Compliance and Performance Verification Report.
• Final HVDC Technical Assurance and Handover Report.

Qualifications

Education Qualification: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline. Master's Degree preferred for Specialist/SME positions. Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional accreditation is advantageous. Specialized training or certification in HVDC, Power Electronics, Protection Systems, or Grid Integration is desirable.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in HVDC, FACTS, power transmission, power electronics, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with VSC-HVDC systems, converter-based transmission technologies, or equivalent high-voltage power electronic applications.
• Proven experience in design review, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of HVDC facilities.
• Strong knowledge of converter transformers, HVDC valves, DC yard equipment, harmonic filters, protection systems, and HVDC control systems.
• Experience reviewing power system studies including load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, harmonic analysis, and insulation coordination studies.
• Familiarity with international standards, utility requirements, and OEM technologies related to HVDC transmission systems.
• Experience working with major OEMs, EPC Contractors, Transmission Utilities, and Grid Operators on large-scale transmission projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical interfaces, resolve engineering issues, and provide independent technical assurance for critical power infrastructure assets.

Experience Level Entry Level

About AECOM

About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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