Lead Control & Protection System Application Engineer (mfd)

• Support the business Tendering Operations Contractual and After Sales needs regarding:

• HVDC System modelling in PSCAD and RTDS.

• AC network modelling in various simulation tools (RTDS and PSCAD) and its validation.

• Dynamic Performance Studies using both offline and online simulation tools.

• Renewable AC networks (Solar Wind parks) modelling in PSCAD and RSCAD and its validation.

• Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models.

• Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe reliable and compliant solutions

• Understand the key milestones in a project plan their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan

• Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution

• Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies

• Support development of new strategies for control protection and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required

• Support continual improvement raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders

• Support a standard product methodology mindset seek opportunities to re-use solutions improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs

• Promote collaboration between all projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients technical questions

• Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements lead technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships

• Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems

• Knowledge of HVDC Control Protection and Sequencing strategy

• Hands on experience in PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools

• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety quality and engineering integrity of the solution

• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally

Desired characteristics:

• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification

• Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice

• Experienced in technical leadership

• Experience working in HVDC industry