Electrical Engineer (HVDC)

Our client is a world class turnkey solutions provider and manufacturer of Electrical Substation Equipment, providing EHV Equipment and Engineering Solutions to the Power Transmission sector.
 
Electrical Engineer (HVDC)
 
They are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to play an essential role in supporting our client’s FACTS (Synchronous Condenser and Statcoms) and HVDC business development activities, so the role requires strong technical skills as well as project management and client management capabilities.
 
The Electrical Engineer will engage with clients, as part of a team, to market our client’s technical capabilities, understanding client requirements and upcoming project pipelines to consolidate client relationships and contribute to equipment development plans by providing market level information.
 
Duties will include:
 

• Evaluating technical documentation needed for the bidding phase of FACTS and HVDC projects, providing similar support for projects in the execution phase.
• Engaging internally with company HQ and overseas factories and design offices to successfully plan and deliver work.
• Engaging externally with supply chain partners, sub-contractors and equipment suppliers to build relationships and strengthen the company’s competitive market position.
• Involvement in all technically related aspects of tenders
• Reviewing enquiry documentation with reference to the scope of supply, client requirements, relevant technical.
• Contributing to system design of HVDC/FACTS solutions (e.g., single line diagrams, layouts, protection & control, main balance of plant equipment) and review of detailed output from the engineering team.
• Checking system study reports to ensure compliance with the client specification and relevant transmission grid codes (e.g., main circuit parameters, harmonic filter design, audible noise, availability assessment, loss analysis, insulation coordination, dynamic performance, electromagnetic transient performance, earthing and protection studies).
• Reviewing evaluation of offers from suppliers for major critical components to ensure that required bids follow the client’s specification and scope of work.
• Preparing cost estimations (equipment and manpower) for the tender to ensure all items are covered in the costing part.
• Managing Technical Query responses raised by clients.

 
To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering subject. You will have previous HV power experience including power generation or transmission experience covering FACTS (Synchronous Condensers, Statcoms etc.), HVDC systems etc., with a System Studies background and the ability to perform studies, write specifications etc…
 
You will have:
 

• A strong command of English (Business and Technical).
• Project Management capability.
• Analytical, teamworking and communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail.

 
Electrical Engineer (HVDC)
Croydon, South London (remote or hybrid working)
Permanent
Salary £negotiable DOE plus car allowance and generous benefits
 
PLEASE NOTE:  All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for company sponsorship.
 
Key Skills: Electrical Engineer, HVDC Engineer, FACTS, Synchronous Condenser, Substations, Electrical Engineering, Power Transmission, HVDC, StatCom, Static Compensator, Flexible AC Transmission Systems, FACTS.
 
This is a PERMANENT role.