Project Engineering Director – HVDC Cables

Location: UK & Germany (Hybrid)

Role Overview

The Project Engineering Director – HVDC Cables provides senior technical leadership for the execution of large-scale HVDC cable system projects (submarine and land), from tender through commissioning. The role ensures safe, compliant, and profitable delivery of complex EPC/EPCI projects while serving as the highest engineering authority within the project organization.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead all engineering activities for HVDC cable systems (±320kV to ±525kV+).
• Govern design reviews, technical risk management, and engineering quality.
• Act as final technical decision authority on assigned projects.

Project Delivery

• Oversee cable system design (XLPE/MI), accessories, route engineering, and installation engineering.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manage technical interfaces with converter OEMs such as Hitachi Energy, Siemens Energy, and GE Vernova.
• Support bid development with optimized, risk-balanced technical solutions.
• Lead system integration and interface management across converter stations, offshore platforms, and civil works.

Manufacturing & Testing

• Align engineering with manufacturing capability and qualification testing programs (type tests, PQT, FAT).

Client Engagement

• Serve as senior technical representative to utilities, TSOs, and developers.
• Support executive-level technical discussions and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years in HV/EHV/HVDC cable systems.
• Deep expertise in HVDC cable design, thermal rating, insulation coordination, and offshore installation.

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