Statcom Expert – Project Manager

Elia Grid International (EGI)

Statcom Expert & Project Manager responsible for HVDC projects at Elia Grid International. Delivering expertise in renewable energy integration and power system challenges in an international context.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for delivering expertise in all aspects of HVDC projects (with a focus on converter stations)
Preparation, planning and implementation of EGI Statcom projects
Ensuring quality, budget, schedule and reporting of the project and/or sub-project
Defining plant-specific requirements for the Statcom system
Editing technical guidelines for Statcom components and equipment
Supervision and quality checks during installation process
Controlling the entire technical implementation process
Ensuring compliance with technical customer requirements and relevant guidelines
Drawing up comparisons of technical and economic alternatives
Actively collaborating with project managers, drawing up reports, budget forecasts and schedules
Quality control by taking part in factory acceptance tests and on-site operational tests
Approval and checking of Statcom equipment and plant documentation
Determine basic requirements for Statcom components and equipment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in electrical engineering
5+ years of relevant experience with Statcom, Reactive Power Compensation systems (SVC, MSCDN, etc…) and primary and secondary equipment for HV substations (up to 400kV)
Experiences (basics) in electrical network calculation, insulation coordination and Statcom design studies
Knowledge in HV/MV transformer and cable design, control cables and optical fibre cables
Knowledge of modelling languages, data analytics and simulation software widely used in the energy industry (PowerFactory, PSSE, Matlab, etc)
Great knowledge and experience in the use of ITWO, SAP and MS Office
Fluent in English and German
Knowledge of French and/or another language is a strong asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent contract or freelance position
Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits
Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company
Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Statcom Design StudiesReactive Power Compensation SystemsElectrical Network CalculationInsulation CoordinationHV/MV Transformer DesignCable DesignData AnalyticsSimulation SoftwareTechnical DocumentationBudget Forecasting

Soft Skills

CollaborationQuality ControlReporting