Job Title:
High Voltage Engineer (HVDC/HVAC)
Job Type:
Contract
Location:
Job Description:
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronic Engineering from a recognised university;
Master’s degree in Power Systems or High Voltage Engineering is advantageous.
Minimum 8 years of experience in high voltage electrical systems engineering, with at least 3 years directly
involved in offshore substation projects (HVAC and/or HVDC), covering Concept, FEED, detailed engineering,
integration, testing, and commissioning phases.
Demonstrated experience in offshore HVAC/HVDC platform electrical system design including HV, MV, and LV distribution systems, auxiliary systems, protection systems, earthing and bonding, emergency power systems,
and electrical system integration.
Experience in Concept Select and FEED development for offshore substations, including preparation and
review of electrical philosophies, SLDs, load lists, equipment sizing calculations, power system studies, and technical specifications.
Strong understanding of offshore HVDC transmission systems, converter station architecture, and associated
AC/DC system interfaces, including familiarity with Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) technology and
offshore grid integration requirements.
Working knowledge of applicable international standards and offshore utility requirements including IEC
61936, IEC 62271, IEC 60076, IEC 61892, IEC 61400 series, IEC 60255, IEC 62305, IEEE standards, DNV offshore
standards, and applicable grid codes (e.g. TenneT, NG ESO, BSH).
Experience in power system studies and electrical analyses including load flow, short circuit, transient stability,
harmonic analysis, protection coordination, earthing studies, and arc flash assessments.
Proficiency in engineering software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or
equivalent power system modelling and simulation tools.
Experience in technical management of major electrical equipment packages including HVDC converters,
transformers, reactors, GIS/AIS switchgear, STATCOMs, harmonic filters, UPS systems, and protection/control
systems.
Familiarity with offshore platform integration, multidisciplinary coordination, vendor management, FAT/SAT
execution, and offshore commissioning activities.
Experience interfacing with clients, OEMs, classification societies, certifying authorities, and grid operators
during project execution and technical reviews.
Strong technical reporting, engineering coordination, and stakeholder management skills with ability to
support multidisciplinary offshore EPC project execution.
Key Competencies
Strong technical judgement and problem-solving capability in complex offshore HVAC/HVDC electrical systems
and multidisciplinary integration environments.
Ability to critically review and challenge design assumptions, technical proposals, and vendor deliverables in a
constructive and solution-oriented manner.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with clients, OEMs, classification societies,
certifying authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong understanding of offshore project execution workflows, interface management, and engineering
coordination across Concept, FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
Capable of managing technical risks, prioritising engineering deliverables, and supporting project schedules
within EPC execution environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and engineering
workshops.
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work effectively in fast-paced international project environments.
Willingness to travel for vendor inspections, FAT/SAT activities, construction support, offshore commissioning,
and client engagements as required.
Strong technical documentation, reporting, and presentation skills for both engineering and management-level
stakeholders.