Senior High Voltage Direct Current Consultant

We are actively looking for a Senior HVDC Consultant to strengthen our team in supporting a client in the Energy sector.

According to the various projects, you will be called to develop different activities. In feasibility stage, you shall contribute to the selection of the optimal parameters for the HVDC equipment, to be chosen by means of networks and performance studies. During the specification of a HVDC substations, you shall define the station layout, the electro-mechanical arrangement, the main equipment selection (e.g. transformers), as well as the possible filter banks (shunt compensators, smoothing reactor, ...), the ancillary equipment and the control & protection systems. In construction / commissioning phase, you will follow the factory and site acceptance tests, assuring the quality of the supplied products. You shall directly interact with the clients and shall guarantee the excellence of the delivery in full compliance with the technical and economic targets of the project. For the execution of the projects, you shall coordinate the activities of junior engineers.

You shall have good knowledge of the fundamentals of the electrical power system and shall also be acquainted on the application of the most common software tools for network modelling (e.g., PSCAD, ATP, EMTP-RV, PSSE, DigSilent or equivalent).

Location:

You will be part of a team that works on the main Power Equipment/Systems of both HVDC Stations. After a first period of integration and familiarization with the methodology and approach in Milan and office in Arnhem, the business activity will also require the availability of periods abroad the duration of which can be in the range from few days to few weeks. You will work either from Arnhem in the Netherlands or Milan in Italy.

What you bring:

• You have good communication skills in English (both written and verbally). The knowledge of Italian is much appreciated. The knowledge of other foreign languages will be considered a plus, particularly German, or French.
• A combination of persistence, empathy, and excellent human relations skills for the extensive contact with customers and the method of working.
• In addition, you must be able to operate independently as well as in a team.
• An Electrical Engineering degree, preferably with a major in Energy Engineering at BSc or MSc level.
• 5+ years of Experience.

• Optimization of internal and external resources.
• Project coordination and scheduling.
• Flexibility to lead consultancy in very different countries.
• Skill in managing complex and challenging projects.

Technical skills:

• Main HVDC components (transformers, breakers, disconnectors, filters, bushings, switchgears, smoothing reactors and surge arresters).
• Software tools for network modelling (e.g. PSSE, PSCAD, ATP, DigSilent or equivalent, ETAP).
• Applicable standards for Converter Stations.

What we offer:

• CCNL Metalmeccanico contract
• Health insurance
• Meal vouchers or canteen
• Informal, stimulating, dynamic and inclusive environment
• Welfare programs    
• Attention to Work-Life Balance
• Continuous on the job training process
• Cross sector and cross-functional career paths
• Development of soft skills
• Consolidated partnerships with leading companies in the sector and the best universities

If you are a curious, ambitious and proactive person… what are you waiting for? Join us. SEGULA Technologies believes in your potential!

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