Electrical Project Engineer – Commercial

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects – delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup , we are looking for a HVDC Electrical Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Manchester . Arup is delivering expert technical advice, design and innovation on world leading HVDC projects across the UK, EU and globally. This ranges from HVDC interconnectors to HVDC connected offshore wind to innovation in HVDC technology and infrastructure. You will join an experienced and enthusiastic technical team, helping to drive the energy transition through delivery of innovative, resilient and sustainable HVDC infrastructure. The role will involve leading delivery of projects within a team or as an individual as well as leading or contributing to bids and business development initiatives. We are looking for candidates with demonstrable technical HVDC experience holding a degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar. Technical experience in development and delivery of HVDC projects such as interconnectors (onshore, offshore) and/or offshore wind farms. 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; 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; Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference….