Lead Control & Protection Engineer

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== As a Lead Control Systems engineer you will report to the Control Systems Manager. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the system requirements, design & performance verification of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes. The development of such Control & Protection systems is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach. As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be expected to model the DC system, the AC network equivalents, renewable systems ( wind parks, solar PV cells etc) in PSCAD, conversion or modelling of AC network equivalents in RSCAD and interface to the control contract equipment to validate control and protection system. **Job Description** =================== **Essential Responsibilities** * 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 in MATLAB * 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, MATLAB 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 ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes