Primary Design Team Leader HVDC

As the Primary Design Team Leader HVDC, you will own the end-to-end primary design of HVDC and HV/EHV substation projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards across European markets. You will coordinate with cross-functional partners, including civil, protection and control, system studies, valves, and building services teams, to deliver fully integrated designs that meet project milestones. A special focus shall be given to engineering quality, safe-by-design principles, and technical mentoring of your team.

• Degree in Electrical/Power/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Preferred: 10+ years' experience in HVDC and/or HV substation design, with demonstrable team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of European TSO transmission standards and practices, and relevant distribution standards.
• Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in HVDC converter station and/or substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
• Familiarity with applicable contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and safe-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to engage European clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of HVDC converter topologies (LCC and/or VSC/MMC) and their application in transmission systems.
• Experience with insulation coordination and main circuit equipment specification and sizing (e.g., converter transformers, reactors, capacitors, surge arresters, circuit breakers).
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards applicable to HVDC systems and high-voltage equipment.
• Engineering cost estimation, resource planning, and tendering experience.
• Ability to review and analyse customer specifications, prepare technical clarifications, and manage technical queries.