Control & Protection Application Engineer

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 24, 2026

$107k - $162k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

As a Control and protection System Application Engineer, you will report to the Control & Protection System Application Manager.

Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding:
Defining control system requirements.
HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc.
Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification.
Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools
Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications.
Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models
Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
Contribute to development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required
Proposing continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs

Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships.
Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and understand the interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
Knowledge HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy
Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution
Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel to support projects globally
Knowledge of Power System analysis, Power system stability
Experienced user of power system study tools such as Power Factory, PSS/E, ETAP, EMTDC RV. Etc.
Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
Experienced in technical leadership
Experience working in HVDC industry
Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice