Team Lead for HVDC DC Protection Engineering

Overview

Lead a team designing HVDC control and DC protection solutions for offshore and interconnector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• control design
• dc protection
• simulation studies
• model development
• team leadership
• process improvement

Tasks

-Support project management through technical discussions, customer engagement, and coordination with external partners and stakeholders. -Define and coordinate innovative control and protection concepts for HVDC systems in collaboration with global technical teams. -Oversee technical delivery of DC Protection solutions across international HVDC projects, ensuring alignment with cost, time, and quality targets. -Promote continuous improvement across engineering processes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive collaboration across departments. -Lead and develop a team of up to 10 engineers focused on HVDC control and DC protection, including resource planning, mentoring, and training. -Manage simulation studies using tools like PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and LabVIEW, including model development, validation, and customer training.

Requirements

• communication
• hvdc
• english
• phd
• control engineering
• matlab

What You Bring

-Effective communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement and collaboration. -Strong knowledge of high-voltage applications, power transmission, power electronics, and HVDC systems. -Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus. -Degree in electrical power or control engineering, ideally with a relevant MSc or PhD and industry experience. -Expertise in control engineering and HVDC system modelling in both time and frequency domains. -Proficient in power system simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and EMTP-RV.

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Benefits

-Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects -Opportunities to work with a global team -Medical benefits -Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave -Remote/Flexible work -Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

About Siemens Energy

-Offers cutting-edge solutions across the energy value chain. -Evolved into a global leader in energy innovation from pioneering technologies. -Plays a crucial role in accelerating the world's transition to a low-carbon future, focusing on sustainable energy production. -Broad portfolio includes gas turbines, power plants, renewable energy systems like wind and solar, supporting the shift to cleaner power. -Known for highly specialized solutions, from energy storage to grid optimization, helping utilities and industries thrive sustainably. -Major projects include large-scale renewable energy plants, carbon capture initiatives, and smart grid solutions that help stabilize the power supply. -Behind some of the world's most innovative and efficient energy technologies, driving change on both small and large scales. -Distinct for its ability to combine legacy power systems with the latest advancements in renewable energy, shaping the future of power.

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