HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

HVDC Control & Protection System Engineer designing Control and Protection functions for HVDC schemes. Collaborating with a team to ensure grid stability and project success.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNoida • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVDC systems, including control, protection, and sequencing strategies, while effectively utilizing simulation tools like PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK. Proven ability to define control system requirements and improve processes for enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HVDC ControlPSCAD SimulationMATLAB-SIMULINKPower System AnalysisTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Control System RequirementsDynamic Performance StudiesPower Fault RecoveryPlant ModellingPower System Stability

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient Relationship DevelopmentTechnical Risk ManagementAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

EMTP-RVPower FactoryPSS/EETAPEMTDC RV

Certifications & Qualifications

Process Improvement CertificationRoot Cause Analysis Certification

Industry Keywords

HVDC BusinessPower SystemsPower ElectronicsControl and Protection ParametersSimulation Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Control & Protection System Application Manager
Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs regarding:
Defining control system requirements
HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc.
Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification
Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools
Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications
Conversion of MATLAB Simulink algorithms to PSCAD models
Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
Contribute to development of new strategies for control, protection, and sequencing (start-up/shut down sequence) to meet customer technical specifications if required
Proposing continual improvement activities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of control application team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge
3 to 6 years 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, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships.
Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and understand the interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
Knowledge HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy
Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK 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.
Knowledge of Power System analysis, Power system stability
Experienced user of power system study tools such as Power Factory, PSS/E, ETAP, EMTDC RV. Etc.
Process improvement or RCA experience or certification
Experienced in technical leadership
Experience working in HVDC industry
Ability to define requirements and ensure they adhere to best practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes