Senior Control & Protection Application Engineer

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== The Senior Control & Protection System Application Engineer is responsible for the requirement definition, design, studies, validation, and commissioning of Control & Protection Systems for VSC-based HVDC transmission schemes, including MMC converter technology. This position requires deep expertise in HVDC Control & Protection, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive reference solutions, process improvements, and consistent technical quality across multi-disciplinary, international engineering teams. Key responsibilities include Team development, engineering governance, technical oversight, implementation of lessons learned, and strong adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles. **Job Description** =================== **Roles and Responsibilities** 1\. Technical Leadership & Oversight ·        Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions. ·        Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems. ·        Review and approve technical documents, including control/protection settings, manuals, test plans, and test procedures. ·        Serve as the primary customer interface for technical discussions, training, and requirement clarification. 2\. Control System & Protection Design ·        Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations. ·        Lead and participate in engineering design processes, including design reviews and approval cycles. ·        Ensure that all design outputs comply with industry standards, system requirements, and quality procedures. 3.  Advanced Modelling & Simulation ·        Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink. ·        Perform network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification using PSSE, PSCAD, and RSCAD. ·        Develop full plant/system models and lead end-to-end validation across multiple simulation platforms. ·        Lead Control System Studies & Testing, including: o  Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) o   Dynamic performance studies o   Protection coordination o   Overall system integration 4\. System Testing & Commissioning ·       Conduct Integration System Test (IST), Functional System Test (FST), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and system commissioning at customer sites. ·       Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex VSC control and protection issues. 5.  Team Development & Mentorship ·       Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers. ·       Support managers in building high-performing, resilient teams. ·       Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering talent to enhance organizational capability. 6.  Process Improvement & Operational Excellence ·       Identify and implement improvements in engineering tools, processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value and operational efficiency. ·       Make informed decisions regarding work processes, schedules, priorities, and operational plans to achieve departmental objectives. ·       Uphold and promote SQDC principles across teams. **Required Qualifications** ·       Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in HVDC systems. ·       Experience: Minimum 12 years in HVDC control and protection system design. ·       Technical Expertise: ·       HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategies. ·       Dynamic performance studies and system modelling for VSC-HVDC schemes. ·       Proficiency in PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink. ·       Leadership & Communication: ·       Strong technical leadership experience. ·       Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements effectively. ·       Ownership of technical discussions and ability to develop strong client relationships. Cross-Functional Collaboration: ·       Active participation in cross-functional leadership teams. ·       Makes independent decisions while engaging subject-matter experts as needed. ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes