Job Description

HVDC Project Engineer required for a major transmission system developer based in France

Responsibilities

Assessment reports of Tenderers

Technical studies for preparation of execution

Lessons learnt and technical specification justification on modified/clarified requirements

Periodic reporting toward lead project coordinator

Review and work on the specification issued by Employer

Perform internal technical or economical studies to assess Tenderers proposal and to challenge specifications

Analyze and review the document provided by Tenderers in general

Analyse deeply the document provided by Tenderers related to core business activities of AEP

Participate in technical meeting with the HVDC converter manufacturers and in internal project and technical meetings

Coordinate and discuss with technical experts on various topics: high-voltage equipment, low voltage equipment, HVDC C&P design, transient and harmonic studies, interfaces, IT, etc

Ensure integration into existing AC Grid in compliance with the clients practice for: maintenance, operations, safety, reliability

Defines and/or performs technical-economic studies to advise for technical arbitration

Share the lessons learnt to other projects among the team

Depending on the timeline of the Tender and of other executed projects, support to other power-electronic based assets could be expectedRequirements

Experience in the conceptual design of HVDC converter stations ( >= 5 years)

Good knowledge in high voltage engineering and design, including converter station specific equipment such as valve submodules, capacitors, reactors, transformers.

Experience with design studies and their interfaces: insulation coordination, dynamic studies, harmonics, etc.

Experience with auxiliary system linked to HVDC Converter Station (e.g.: HVA/C, cooling, etc.)

Fluent in English and French

Ability to identify technical issues in a technically complex environment

Adaptability