Senior Control & Protection Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Senior Control & Protection System Application Engineer is responsible for the requirement definition, design, studies, validation, and commissioning of Control & Protection Systems for VSC-based HVDC transmission schemes, including MMC converter technology. This position requires deep expertise in HVDC Control & Protection, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive reference solutions, process improvements, and consistent technical quality across multi-disciplinary, international engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include Team development, engineering governance, technical oversight, implementation of lessons learned, and strong adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles.

Job Description

• Roles and Responsibilities
• 1. Technical Leadership & Oversight
• · Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.
• · Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.
• · Review and approve technical documents, including control/protection settings, manuals, test plans, and test procedures.
• · Serve as the primary customer interface for technical discussions, training, and requirement clarification.
• 2. Control System & Protection Design
• · Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations.
• · Lead and participate in engineering design processes, including design reviews and approval cycles.
• · Ensure that all design outputs comply with industry standards, system requirements, and quality procedures.
• 3. Advanced Modelling & Simulation
• · Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.
• · Perform network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification using PSSE, PSCAD, and RSCAD.
• · Develop full plant/system models and lead end-to-end validation across multiple simulation platforms.
• · Lead Control System Studies & Testing, including:
• o Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
• o Dynamic performance studies
• o Protection coordination
• o Overall system integration
• 4. System Testing & Commissioning
• · Conduct Integration System Test (IST), Functional System Test (FST), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and system commissioning at customer sites.
• · Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex VSC control and protection issues.
• 5. Team Development & Mentorship
• · Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.
• · Support managers in building high-performing, resilient teams.
• · Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering talent to enhance organizational capability.
• 6. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
• · Identify and implement improvements in engineering tools, processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value and operational efficiency.
• · Make informed decisions regarding work processes, schedules, priorities, and operational plans to achieve departmental objectives.
• · Uphold and promote SQDC principles across teams.
• Required Qualifications
• · Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in HVDC systems.
• · Experience: Minimum 12 years in HVDC control and protection system design.
• · Technical Expertise:
• · HVDC Control, Protection, and Sequencing strategies.
• · Dynamic performance studies and system modelling for VSC-HVDC schemes.
• · Proficiency in PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink.
• · Leadership & Communication:
• · Strong technical leadership experience.
• · Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements effectively.
• · Ownership of technical discussions and ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• · Active participation in cross-functional leadership teams.
• · Makes independent decisions while engaging subject-matter experts as needed.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes