Job Information
Siemens Energy Project Lead Engineer Studies HVDC Control & Protection in Raleigh, North Carolina
Snapshot of a day
As a Project Lead Engineer Studies HVDC Control & Protection, you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions for both wind farm grid connections and interconnectors making use of a new transient network analysis laboratory located in Raleigh.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Dynamic performance studies within tender and project execution of HVDC projects
Optimizing the dynamic behavior of the HVDC converter (e.g., black-start and network restoration, grid forming controls, multi-terminal systems) according to customer and national grid code requirements
Analyzing sub-synchronous torsional/control interactions and the harmonic converter impedance, as well as potential interactions between the HVDC converter and other controlled devices in the power system
Developing and validating simulation models for diverse EMT simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)
Customer trainings for simulation models and presentation of study results to customer
Continuous improvement and standardization of simulation models, study procedures and methods, processes in project execution as well as documentation of results
Supporting the project management in technical discussions, participating in customer meetings, and coordinating external partners
What You Bring
5+ years of experience.
University degree or equivalent experience in electrical power engineering or control engineering in combination with PhD degree and experience in power engineering industry
Good knowledge in high voltage applications, power transmission systems, power electronics and HVDC technology
Expertise in control engineering and modeling of HVDC systems in the time domain and frequency domain
Professional user of typical power system simulation programs (e.g., PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)
Proficient in English
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
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Rewards
Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local
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