HVDC/ HVAC Lead

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in HVDC, HVAC substations, transmission engineering, power systems engineering or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVDC converter stations, HVAC substations, transmission facilities and grid interconnection infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with HVDC VSC technology; LCC experience is considered an advantage.
• Experience with the design, specification, procurement, design review, construction support, testing, commissioning or operation of HVDC converter stations and/or high-voltage AC substations.
• Strong understanding of primary equipment, protection and control systems, station layouts, grid connection requirements, technical interfaces, reliability standards and operational constraints.
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners, OEMs, engineering contractors, developers or regulatory stakeholders.
• Ability to translate project strategy, interconnection requirements, system study outcomes, regulatory constraints and cost/schedule considerations into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to commercial, legal, financial and executive stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally as required.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with U.S. transmission owner requirements, utility interconnection practices, NERC reliability expectations and ISO/RTO processes, including CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO or ISO-NE.
• Familiarity with FERC requirements and relevant IEEE, IEC and CIGRÉ guidance applicable to HVDC, HVAC substations and high-voltage transmission systems.
• Experience with offshore wind, long-distance transmission, converter station development, FACTS, multi-terminal HVDC or complex grid integration projects.
• Professional Engineer registration, or progress toward PE registration, is considered an asset.

• U.S.-based role (preferably California or East Coast, New York area)
• Hybrid or remote, with regular travel to client sites, projects, and EGI offices. Typically 25–40%, depending on projects and business development

Work Authorization Candidates must be authorised to work in the U.S.

Visa sponsorship may be considered depending on profile and business needs.

Compensation and benefits Final compensation will depend on location, experience, qualifications, and seniority.

EGI offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, international project exposure and performance-based incentives, subject to applicable company policies and local employment arrangements.

What we offer

• Permanent or freelance employment in a fast-growing international power systems consultancy;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exposure to major U.S. and international transmission, interconnection and energy transition projects;
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the development of EGI’s U.S. platform and international infrastructure business;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities;

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion.

We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development.

We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing.

Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralized production and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

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