Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Engineering Leadership

• Lead and manage the complete engineering execution of HVDC projects from project launch through commissioning and handover.
• Act as the single point of accountability for engineering delivery, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, engineering risks, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across System Engineering, Primary Plant, Civil & Structural, Control & Protection, Studies, Mechanical, Telecom, and Commissioning disciplines.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, project milestones, and quality standards.

Technical & Interface Management

• Manage all engineering interfaces between customers, consortium partners, suppliers, contractors, and internal functions.
• Drive technical alignment across global engineering centers and solution line organizations.
• Lead engineering design reviews and technical governance activities.
• Ensure robust configuration management, design control, and document management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate engineering risks and technical issues impacting project delivery.

HVDC Engineering Governance

• Ensure compliance with HVDC reference design, engineering standards, grid code requirements, and project-specific technical specifications.
• Support Solution Engineering teams in ensuring approved technical solutions and identified gaps are addressed and delivered.
• Lead engineering change management and ensure strict adherence to approved change processes.
• Oversee technical integration of subcontractor and partner engineering deliverables.

Project Delivery & Performance

• Own engineering KPIs including on-time delivery, engineering budget performance, quality, productivity, and first-time-right execution.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Construction, Site Management, and Commissioning teams.
• Support project claims management, variation orders, and technical commercial discussions.
• Contribute to project reviews, risk assessments, and executive management reporting.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with utility customers, developers, transmission operators, and consortium partners.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and executive customer discussions.
• Provide clear communication of technical decisions, project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote standardization, digital engineering tools, automation, and best practices across projects.
• Lead Return on Experience (RoE) and lessons learned initiatives.
• Support development and mentoring of engineering talent within the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in EPC project engineering within the power transmission industry.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale HVDC, FACTS, or EHV transmission projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering leadership roles such as Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, or Technical Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of engineering execution processes across all project phases from design through commissioning.

Technical Expertise

• Candidates should possess strong knowledge in several of the following areas:
• HVDC Converter Stations (LCC and/or VSC technologies)
• Power Systems and System Studies
• Control & Protection Systems
• Primary Plant Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering for Substations
• AC/DC Grid Integration
• High Voltage Equipment
• Grid Code Compliance
• Transmission & Distribution Substations
• Engineering Configuration Management

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead large, globally distributed multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within complex matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated customer-facing leadership experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and executive levels.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience on major HVDC EPC projects exceeding USD 300M.
• Experience working with global engineering centers and international consortium partners.
• Knowledge of offshore wind integration, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects.
• Experience managing multicultural teams in a global environment.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%) depending on project needs.

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