Role Overview
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable technical HVDC experience holding a degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Power Systems or similar. Preferably you will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the IET. This role is part of Arup’s High Voltage Technical team located in Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow, working on HVDC projects such as interconnectors, offshore wind farms, and more.
Responsibilities
As a specialist HVDC engineer you will lead the delivery of projects within a team or individually, contribute to bids and business development initiatives, and provide innovative yet pragmatic, cost‑effective solutions to clients. You will be responsible for leading or supporting the technical aspects of project design, interfacing with stakeholders, managing technical risk, and ensuring compliance with UK and international grid connection processes and Grid Codes.
Qualifications
- Technical experience in the development and delivery of HVDC projects such as interconnectors (onshore, offshore) and offshore wind farms.
- Extensive knowledge of HVDC systems and technologies, converter station layouts and standards.
- Experience in HVDC technical specifications, system design and studies.
- Experience in HVDC project interface management and technical risk management.
- Knowledge of UK and international transmission network grid connection processes and Grid Codes.
- Post‑graduate degree in HVDC or electrical engineering / power systems is desirable.
- Experience in HVDC pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities, FATs and SATs, operational/asset management and performance.
- Experience of power system analysis in software packages such as PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP‑ATP.
- Power system consultancy experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas.
Benefits
Competitive, fair and equitable pay, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover. Access to flexible benefits and opportunities for learning and development. Participation in profit sharing. Flexible working arrangements and support for health and wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.
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