Job Description Summary

The Civil & Structural Engineering Leader – HVDC is responsible for leading the civil and structural engineering scope for HVDC projects across proposal, execution, installation, and commissioning phases. This role provides technical leadership for engineering design, ensures compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements, and drives delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions for converter stations and related infrastructure.
The role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project management, sourcing, construction, and external partners to ensure successful project execution. The position also supports standardization, continuous improvement, and the development of engineering excellence across the HVDC business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the civil and structural engineering scope for HVDC projects, including:
  • Equipment and building foundations
  • Structural steel supports and platforms
  • Control buildings, valve halls, and auxiliary structures
  • Site development, grading, drainage, and roadways
  • Cable trenches, underground networks, and associated infrastructure
• Define project-specific civil and structural design criteria in alignment with customer requirements, local regulations, and applicable international codes and standards.
• Own the quality, on-time delivery, and technical adequacy of civil and structural engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, mechanical, system, installation, and construction teams to ensure integrated design execution.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports prepared internally or by external engineering partners.
• Support technical bid preparation, scope definition, cost estimation, risk review, and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Manage external consultants, design houses, and contractors supporting civil and structural scope.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, including review of site issues, field changes, contractor submittals, and requests for information.
• Drive standardization, lessons learned, productivity improvements, and best practices within the civil and structural engineering function.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support planning, forecasting, and resource coordination for civil and structural engineering activities across projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Significant experience in civil and structural engineering for industrial, utility, substation, transmission, HVDC, FACTS, or large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering design activities in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Reinforced concrete and structural steel design
  • Foundation engineering
  • Site layout, drainage, and underground infrastructure
  • Wind, seismic, and other applicable structural load cases
  • International codes, standards, and engineering practices
• Experience working with external engineering contractors, suppliers, and construction teams.
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across functions in a global environment.
• Fluent in English.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, or equivalent registration.
• Direct experience with HVDC converter station projects.
• Experience in EPC project execution and customer-facing engineering environments.
• Familiarity with BIM, 3D model review, and digital engineering tools.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with demonstrated ability to simplify processes and drive execution.

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