Lead Power System Studies Modelling Engineer

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-renowned engineering and energy technology firm seeks a Head of Power Engineering. You will lead studies on HVDC systems, managing projects on wind farm interconnections. Ideal candidates have a PhD in Electrical Engineering and deep expertise in HVDC control strategies, strong communication skills, and practical experience in simulation tools.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in HVDC or high-voltage transmission systems.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of power electronics and grid codes.
• Hands-on skills in simulation tools for dynamic system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic performance and system behavior studies.
• Work on HVDC systems for wind farm grid connections.
• Collaborate with customers on technical discussions.

Skills

Power electronics

Grid codes

HVDC converter control strategies

Transient and dynamic system analysis

Simulation tools (PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in Electrical or Control Engineering

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

Matlab/Simulink

EMTP-RV

Job description

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Head of Power Engineering - (Substation, Distribution, Transmission & Power Systems)

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of clean power transmission?

A world-renowned engineering and energy technology firm is seeking a Project Lead Engineer with deep expertise in HVDC Control & Protection to join a growing team focused on the delivery of cutting-edge HVDC systems. You’ll lead dynamic performance and system behavior studies for global projects involving wind farm grid connections, interconnectors, and advanced multi-terminal networks.

This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of HVDC innovation, leveraging a brand-new transient network analysis lab

What experience you will need:

• Experience in HVDC or high-voltage transmission systems, ideally with a PhD or equivalent background in Electrical or Control Engineering.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of power electronics, grid codes, and HVDC converter control strategies.
• Advanced expertise in transient and dynamic system analysis, with hands-on skills in simulation tools like PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, and EMTP-RV.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead customer-facing discussions and technical collaborations.

If you want to join this global engineering firm at the cutting edge of grid technologies then apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Management

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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