Lead Control & Protection System Application Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Control Systems Engineer responsible for modeling HVDC systems. Part of a dynamic engineering team in Berlin addressing complex control and protection challenges.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding: HVDC System modelling in PSCAD and RTDS
AC network modelling in various simulation tools (RTDS and PSCAD) and its validation
Dynamic Performance Studies using both offline and online simulation tools
Renewable AC networks (Solar, Wind parks) modelling in PSCAD and RSCAD and its validation
Conversion of PSS/E AC networks to PSCAD models
Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions
Understand the key milestones in a project plan, their financial impact and ensuring the technical risks are understood and mitigated in accordance with the plan
Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution
Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
Support development of new strategies for control, protection and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required
Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders
Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs
Promote collaboration between all projects and ensure Return of Experience is incorporated

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions
Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, lead technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships
Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy
Hands on experience in PSCAD and RSCAD simulation tools
Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution
Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally
Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice
Experienced in technical leadership
Experience working in HVDC industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVDC system modellingAC network modellingDynamic performance studiesPower fault recoveryControl strategyProtection strategySequencing strategyPSCADRSCADPSS/E conversion

Soft Skills

Technical leadershipRisk managementCommunication skillsClient relationship developmentDeadline managementFlexibilityProcess improvementTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTechnical report writing

Certifications

Engineering degreeProcess improvement certificationRCA certification