HVDC/HVAC Lead — Hybrid, Global Transmission Projects

Elia Grid International (EGI); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Elia Grid International (EGI) invites an experienced HVDC/HVAC Lead to guide the technical development of AC substations, HVDC converter stations, and related transmission infrastructure in the U.S. The role blends technical leadership with development support, translating project strategy and interconnection requirements into practical engineering solutions while coordinating with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, OEMs, and internal teams.

Willingness to travel within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in HVDC, HVAC substations, transmission engineering, power systems engineering or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVDC converter stations, HVAC substations, transmission facilities and grid interconnection infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with HVDC VSC technology; LCC experience is considered an advantage.
• Experience with the design, specification, procurement, design review, construction support, testing, commissioning or operation of HVDC converter stations and/or high-voltage AC substations.
• Strong understanding of primary equipment, protection and control systems, station layouts, grid connection requirements, technical interfaces, reliability standards and operational constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of AC substations, HVDC converter stations and related transmission infrastructure.
• Support U.S. transmission development opportunities, including ISO/RTO solicitations, FERC Order 1000 processes, utility RFPs and other project development initiatives.
• Define and review technical architectures, equipment strategies, design basis documents, specifications, single-line diagrams, protection and control concepts, and interface requirements.
• Review and challenge technical work performed by OEMs, engineering contractors and external consultants, ensuring that assumptions, deliverables, cost inputs, schedules and risks remain aligned with project strategy.
• Ensure proper integration between new project facilities and incumbent transmission owner substations, including protection coordination, control and communication interfaces, outage constraints and grid connection requirements.
• Evaluate alternative technical solutions in terms of reliability, constructability, cost-effectiveness, schedule impact, permitting risk and competitive positioning.
• Support procurement and tendering activities, including technical scope definition, bid evaluation, clarifications, design reviews and contract negotiations.
• Translate system studies, interconnection requirements and regulatory constraints into practical engineering requirements.
• Identify and manage technical risks related to design maturity, equipment strategy, integration, commissioning, operational readiness, schedule, cost and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of EGI’s HVDC/HVAC expertise, technical partnerships and U.S. market positioning.

Skills

HVDC engineering

HVAC substations

Grid interconnection

Technical leadership

Communication skills

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Elia Grid International (EGI) invites an experienced HVDC/HVAC Lead to guide the technical development of AC substations, HVDC converter stations, and related transmission infrastructure in the U.S. The role blends technical leadership with development support, translating project strategy and interconnection requirements into practical engineering solutions while coordinating with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, OEMs, and internal teams.

Willingness to travel within the U.S.