HVDC Engineer Lead
HVDC/HVAC Technical Lead
About the Opportunity
A growing international power systems consulting organization is seeking an experienced HVDC/HVAC Technical Lead to support major transmission infrastructure, interconnection, and grid modernization projects throughout North America.
The organization works with utilities, transmission owners, developers, ISOs/RTOs, and other energy stakeholders on complex projects involving high-voltage transmission, grid integration, renewable energy, HVDC infrastructure, substations, and power system expansion initiatives.
This position combines technical leadership with project development support, helping shape infrastructure solutions from early-stage concept development through execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development of HVDC converter stations, high-voltage AC substations, and associated transmission infrastructure.
- Support transmission and interconnection opportunities, including utility procurements, competitive transmission initiatives, and large-scale grid expansion projects.
- Review system designs, equipment strategies, technical specifications, protection and control philosophies, and transmission interconnection requirements.
- Evaluate and provide oversight of work performed by engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers, and EPC contractors.
- Ensure effective integration between new facilities and existing utility transmission networks.
- Assess technical alternatives based on reliability, constructability, schedule, cost, operational considerations, and project risk.
- Support procurement activities including technical evaluations, vendor reviews, and bid assessments.
- Translate system studies, interconnection findings, and regulatory requirements into practical engineering recommendations.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with design, equipment selection, integration, commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Contribute to the continued growth of the organization's transmission and HVDC capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Approximately 8+ years of experience supporting transmission infrastructure, substations, HVDC systems, power system engineering, or related energy projects.
- Strong understanding of HVDC converter technology, transmission substations, and grid interconnection facilities.
- Experience with Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology; additional exposure to Line Commutated Converter (LCC) systems is beneficial.
- Background in the design, engineering, construction support, commissioning, operation, or technical review of high-voltage transmission facilities.
- Knowledge of primary equipment, protection schemes, control systems, station configuration, and grid connection requirements.
- Experience working alongside utilities, transmission developers, system operators, engineering firms, OEMs, or other transmission stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both engineering and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Experience
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
- Familiarity with North American transmission planning and interconnection processes.
- Exposure to NERC standards and industry guidance from organizations such as IEEE, IEC, or CIGRÉ.
- Experience supporting offshore wind, long-distance transmission projects, FACTS applications, grid integration initiatives, or advanced HVDC developments.
- PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus.
Location
- United States based
- Remote or Hybrid with ~25% travel
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