Senior HVDC Construction Engineer
$128,000–$173,000 year
HybridCalifornia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the technical aspect of HVDC construction activities, ensuring alignment with engineering designs, specifications, and regulations. Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to manage project planning, execution, and commissioning while monitoring quality control and progress against timelines. Provide daily technical support for installing converter stations, interfacing utilities, and transmission lines, including conducting regular inspections of materials, workmanship, and installed equipment to validate component integrity. Enforce strict safety protocols specific to high-voltage systems, such as OSHA compliance and HVDC-specific guidelines, and support the development of specialized commissioning plans and acceptance criteria. Address on-site challenges promptly, including design gaps, equipment malfunctions, and adverse weather, to minimize disruptions and ensure successful handoff to operations.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- 10 years or more of experience as a Professional Engineer
- experience in high voltage substation and transmission
- At least 10 years' experience with HVDC design, construction, commissioning, and operations
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
- strong technical capabilities
- a creative, curious, self-driven work ethic
- Demonstrated effectiveness in carrying out complex projects and tasks with minimum supervision
- Ability to work well in and/or lead cross functional teams with no supervision or oversight
- Strong oral, written and presentations skills
- Ability to travel frequently (Up to 50% travel)
- Advanced knowledge of application and operation of HVDC technology
- Knowledge of HVDC system design including experience with converter valves, valve cooling, converter transformers, reactors/capacitors, and control and protection systems
- Experience in preparing technical specifications and tender documents for HVDC converter stations
- evaluating bid documents
- performing design reviews
- witnessing factory tests
- construction monitoring
- on-site commissioning
- Knowledge in review of studies related to HVDC systems
- witnessing and reviewing results from factory and on-site testing
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to HVDC transmission
- Field experience with installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVDC transmission systems
- Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing and directing engineering work involving a high degree of specialization
- Ability to quickly assess technical issues and evaluate requirements with the ability to develop and implement appropriate action plans
- Ability to oversee the installation and integration of HVDC systems with existing AC grids or renewable energy sources like wind or solar farms
- Expertise in the installation of high-voltage AC and DC cables, both underground and submarine, including trenching, jointing, and termination techniques
- Skills in managing the assembly and installation of converter station equipment, including cooling systems, control systems, and high-voltage insulation
- Ability to oversee civil works such as site grading, foundation construction for towers and converter stations, and ensuring stability for heavy equipment
- Understanding of soil and ground conditions to support cable laying or tower foundations, especially in challenging terrains
- Knowledge of structural requirements for supporting high-voltage equipment and ensuring durability against environmental factors like wind or seismic activity
- Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software to interpret and review design drawings for converter stations and transmission lines
- Understanding of safety protocols specific to high-voltage environments, including electrical isolation, grounding, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Familiarity with international standards for HVDC systems, such as IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) guidelines
- Familiarity with local electrical codes
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