About this role
Job Description Summary We are looking for an experienced technical leader to define and drive the global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems across projects, tenders, and new product introduction activities.
This is a high-impact leadership role with global scope. You will shape the technical direction for Control & Protection, establish reference solutions and engineering standards, and provide leadership across a complex international engineering organisation. The role is ideal for someone who combines deep HVDC Control & Protection expertise with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a passion for engineering excellence, standardisation, and continuous improvement.
Job Description Key responsibilities
• Define and lead the global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems • Establish and maintain reference solutions, engineering standards, tools, and governance frameworks • Provide technical leadership across tenders, projects, and NPI activities • Ensure solutions meet customer requirements while supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives • Drive standardisation, consistency, and continuous improvement across teams, regions, and projects • Oversee Control & Protection system design, deployment, configuration, integration, and validation • Support execution planning, engineering estimates, technical risk identification, and mitigation strategies for new opportunities • Guide modelling and simulation activities using tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PSSE, and RSCAD • Review and approve key design deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness • Lead and develop a global community of Control & Protection engineers and specialists • Act as a key technical interface with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders What we’re looking for
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, ideally with specialisation in power systems or power electronics • Significant experience in HVDC Control & Protection system design and engineering • Proven technical leadership experience, with the ability to define and drive global strategy for HVDC Control & Protection systems across projects, tenders, and engineering teams • Strong understanding of HVDC control, protection, sequencing strategies, and system integration • Experience with EMT and RMS simulation tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PSSE, RSCAD, or similar • Proven technical leadership in complex engineering, infrastructure, or energy environments • Experience leading cross-functional and global teams • Strong technical judgement, problem-solving ability, and confidence in managing technical risk and decision-making • Ability to engage credibly with customers, partners, and senior internal stakeholders
Why join us
• Shape the future of HVDC Control & Protection on a global scale • Influence major projects, tenders, and technical strategy across an international portfolio • Drive engineering standardisation and technical excellence across regions and teams • Play a visible role in supporting grid modernisation and the energy transition • Develop technical capability and help build the next generation of engineering talent
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No