Senior HVDC Construction Engineer

Description

• Work closely with project managers, design engineers, Owner's Engineer, Contractors, equipment vendor & suppliers and Engineer's of other Stakeholder during project planning and execution to coordinate technical support and ensure seamless integration of HVDC, electrical and structural components. Communicate progress updates, challenges, and needs of project stakeholders through regular reports or meetings.
• Ensure that construction work adheres to detailed engineering designs and technical specifications provided by design engineers and stakeholders. Verify that the installation of HVDC components (e.g., converters, transformers, main circuit equipment) matches the intended design and functional requirements. Coordinate with design teams to clarify ambiguities or address discrepancies in plans during construction.
• Provide daily technical support to construction activities, including the installation of converter stations, interfacing utilities, interfacing transmission lines, interfacing generation and related equipment. Support the supervision of the construction management team, an provide guidance to subcontractors to ensure tasks are performed correctly and on schedule. Monitor progress to ensure alignment with project timelines and milestones.
• Enforce strict safety protocols specific to high-voltage systems to protect workers, equipment, and the public during construction. Ensure compliance with safety standards such as OSHA (or equivalent local regulations) and HVDC-specific safety guidelines, including proper grounding, isolation, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Conduct safety briefings, risk assessments, and hazard identification for tasks involving high-voltage equipment or challenging site conditions.
• Support construction contractors in addressing on-site challenges promptly, such as design gaps and interfacing issues, unexpected ground conditions, equipment malfunctions or damage, material delays, or adverse weather, to minimize disruptions. Support the implementation of practical solutions to technical or logistical issues, such as adjusting construction methods for civil work, structural work, or resolving equipment alignment problems. Collaborate with project managers and engineers to escalate and resolve complex issues that impact project scope or timelines.
• Conduct regular inspections of materials, workmanship, and installed equipment to ensure compliance with project standards, manufacturer specifications, and industry regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE). Oversee or assist in testing procedures during construction, such as insulation resistance tests or high-voltage checks, to validate component integrity before commissioning. Identify and support rectification of any defects or non-conformities in construction processes or materials.
• Support the development and preconstruction team in the planning and assessment of potential new projects. Support the creation of conceptual design and front-end engineering design activities, developing technical specifications, and evaluating proposals.
• Support the develop and preparation of specialized commissioning plans and acceptance criteria for the installation of HVDC transmission systems considering overall generation integration. Review commissioning results and accept or reject based on preestablishes criteria. Coordinate all commissioning activities across all affected stakeholders.

Requirements

• Field experience with installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVDC transmission systems.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing and directing engineering work involving a high degree of specialization.
• Familiarity with international standards for HVDC systems, such as IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) guidelines, as well as local electrical codes.
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with experience in HVDC design, construction, and operation.
• Ability to oversee civil works such as site grading, foundation construction for towers and converter stations, and ensuring stability for heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, strong technical capabilities and a creative, curious, self-driven work ethic.
• Expertise in the installation of high-voltage AC and DC cables, both underground and submarine, including trenching, jointing, and termination techniques.
• Experience in preparing technical specifications and tender documents for HVDC converter stations, evaluating bid documents, performing design reviews, witnessing factory tests, construction monitoring and on-site commissioning.
• Ability to work well in and/or lead cross functional teams with no supervision or oversight
• Knowledge of structural requirements for supporting high-voltage equipment and ensuring durability against environmental factors like wind or seismic activity.
• Understanding of safety protocols specific to high-voltage environments, including electrical isolation, grounding, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to HVDC transmission
• Knowledge of HVDC system design including experience with converter valves, valve cooling, converter transformers, reactors/capacitors, and control and protection systems.
• Ability to oversee the installation and integration of HVDC systems with existing AC grids or renewable energy sources like wind or solar farms.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in carrying out complex projects and tasks with minimum supervision.
• Understanding of soil and ground conditions to support cable laying or tower foundations, especially in challenging terrains.
• Skills in managing the assembly and installation of converter station equipment, including cooling systems, control systems, and high-voltage insulation.
• Advanced knowledge of application and operation of HVDC technology.
• 10 years or more of experience as a Professional Engineer with experience in high voltage substation and transmission.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software to interpret and review design drawings for converter stations and transmission lines.
• Strong oral, written and presentations skills.
• Ability to travel frequently (Up to 50% travel)
• At least 10 years’ experience with HVDC design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Ability to quickly assess technical issues and evaluate requirements with the ability to develop and implement appropriate action plans
• Knowledge in review of studies related to HVDC systems including witnessing and reviewing results from factory and on-site testing.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance