Principal Engineer (m/f/d) - Control & Protection System Application
On-siteBerlin, State of Berlin, Germany or Stafford, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced VSC control strategies and protection schemes for HVDC-VSC, LCC, and renewable energy systems. Oversee technical solutions, system configuration, and validation while managing integration challenges across multi-disciplinary teams. Define control philosophies, protection logics, and data exchange configurations ensuring compliance with industry standards. Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and MATLAB/Simulink, leading end-to-end validation across simulation platforms and performing Software-in-the-Loop testing. Mentor junior engineers, support talent development, and represent the business externally at conferences and professional bodies.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field or equivalent knowledge
- Signifikant experience in power electronics, HVDC- LCC or VSC-based system design
- Strong expertise in VSC control theory, modulation strategies, and power system protection
- Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, Dig SILENT, or similar simulation tools
- Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEEE standards, and grid codes for VSC and HVDC applications
- Proven track record in leading complex engineering projects and teams
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with offshore wind HVDC projects
- Familiarity with real-time digital simulation (RTDS/HIL testing)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations in power electronic systems
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