Senior Control & Protection System 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: * Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) * Dynamic performance studies * Protection coordination * 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 & Skills** * **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