Global HVDC Control & Protection System Application Leader

We are looking for an experienced technical leader to define and drive the global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems across projects tenders and new product introduction activities.

This is a high-impact leadership role with global scope. You will shape the technical direction for Control & Protection establish reference solutions and engineering standards and provide leadership across a complex international engineering organisation. The role is ideal for someone who combines deep HVDC Control & Protection expertise with strong leadership stakeholder management and a passion for engineering excellence standardisation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems
• Establish and maintain reference solutions engineering standards tools and governance frameworks
• Provide technical leadership across tenders projects and NPI activities
• Ensure solutions meet customer requirements while supporting Safety Quality Delivery and Cost objectives
• Drive standardisation consistency and continuous improvement across teams regions and projects
• Oversee Control & Protection system design deployment configuration integration and validation
• Support execution planning engineering estimates technical risk identification and mitigation strategies for new opportunities
• Guide modelling and simulation activities using tools such as PSCAD MATLAB/Simulink PSSE and RSCAD
• Review and approve key design deliverables to ensure quality timeliness and cost effectiveness
• Lead and develop a global community of Control & Protection engineers and specialists
• Act as a key technical interface with customers partners and internal stakeholders

What were looking for

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent ideally with specialisation in power systems or power electronics
• Significant experience inHVDC Control & Protection system design and engineering
• Proven technical leadership experience with the ability to define and drive global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems across projects tenders and engineering teams
• Strong understanding of HVDC control protection sequencing strategies and system integration
• Experience with EMT and RMS simulation tools such as PSCAD MATLAB/Simulink PSSE RSCAD or similar
• Proven technical leadership in complex engineering infrastructure or energy environments
• Experience leading cross-functional and global teams
• Strong technical judgement problem-solving ability and confidence in managing technical risk and decision-making
• Ability to engage credibly with customers partners and senior internal stakeholders

Why join us

• Shape the future of HVDC Control & Protection on a global scale
• Influence major projects tenders and technical strategy across an international portfolio
• Drive engineering standardisation and technical excellence across regions and teams
• Play a visible role in supporting grid modernisation and the energy transition
• Develop technical capability and help build the next generation of engineering talent