IT & Software

Senior / Principal HVDC System Design Consultant Flex Grid

DNV GL

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead and contribute to HVDC system design and feasibility work, collaborating across global teams to deliver affordable, sustainable and reliable HVDC solutions. You will engage with utilities, operators and developers to tailor designs that meet evolving grid requirements, and participate in standards development, conferences and training. Your work helps shape next-generation HVDC technology within DNV's FlexGrid venture. You’ll drive technical leadership while mentoring junior consultants and expanding our service portfolio.

Pay / Benefits
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • flexible working options
  • private medical and dental insurance
  • pension scheme with employer contributions
  • life assurance and income protection
  • reimbursement of professional membership fees
Responsibilities
  • Create conceptual designs for HVDC and AC systems and assess CAPEX/OPEX, losses and constructability for client needs
  • Develop and review electrical system studies, equipment specs, and substation layouts for HVDC projects
  • Lead or perform dynamic modelling and stability analysis for HVDC systems
  • Develop converter control, fault management and grid code compliance strategies for multi-terminal projects
  • Prepare specifications, support tender processes and witness FAT/SAT commissioning
  • Deliver high-quality reports and commercial proposals to customers
  • Collaborate on service portfolio development, trend monitoring and annual planning
  • Represent DNV at conferences and contribute to standards development (IEEE, IEC, CIGRE)
  • Mentor junior consultants and support their technical career growth
Key requirements
  • Extensive hands-on HVDC project experience across development phases
  • Strong knowledge of HVDC integration studies, software tools, and regulatory standards (IEC, CIGRE, IEEE)
  • Curious, solution-focused mindset with ability to drive opportunities
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify complex concepts
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for client engagement and site visits
  • collaborative
  • clear communicator
  • curious
  • HVDC system design
  • HVDC integration studies
  • multi-terminal HVDC familiarity

Reference: WJ-747_30156292

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