System Studies Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection

Job title:

System Studies Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection

Company

Siemens Energy

Job description

About the RoleLocationUnited KingdomManchesterManchesterRemote vs. OfficeHybrid (Remote/Office)CompanySiemens Energy LimitedOrganizationGrid TechnologiesBusiness UnitGrid SolutionsFull / Part timeFull-timeExperience LevelNot definedA Snapshot of Your DayAs a Control & Protection Engineer for HVDC Studies you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions for both wind farm grid connections and interconnectors making use of a new transient network analysis laboratory located in Manchester.You will report to the Engineering Manager – HVDC C&P and will be required to provide engineering work packages in line with project and business objectives.How You’ll Make an Impact

• Dynamic performance studies within tender and project execution of HVDC projects
• Optimizing the dynamic behaviour of the HVDC converter (e.g., black-start and network restoration, grid forming controls, multi-terminal systems) according to customer and national grid code requirements
• Analysing sub-synchronous torsional/control interactions and the harmonic converter impedance, as well as potential interactions between the HVDC converter and other controlled devices in the power system
• Developing and validating simulation models for diverse EMT simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)
• Customer trainings for simulation models and presentation of study results to customer
• Continuous improvement and standardization of simulation models, study procedures and methods, processes in project execution as well as documentation of results
• Supporting the project management in technical discussions, participating in customer meetings, and coordinating external partners

What You Bring

• University degree in electrical power engineering or control engineering in combination with PhD degree and experience in power engineering industry
• Good knowledge in high voltage applications, power transmission systems, power electronics and HVDC technology
• Expertise in control engineering and modelling of HVDC systems in the time domain and frequency domain
• Professional user of typical power system simulation programs (e.g., PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)
• Fluent English mandatory (spoken and written), German preferable
• Outstanding team skills, initiative, and customer orientation

About the TeamOur Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.Who is Siemens Energy?At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:Our Commitment to DiversityLucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

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Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:29:09 GMT

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