Senior High Voltage Direct Current Consultant

at  Segula Technologies

Company Description
Segula Technologies is a global engineering leader in the energy, power, and oil and gas sectors, partnering with major industry players on flagship projects worldwide. From Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Segula provides comprehensive solutions. A key focus is on decarbonization, reflecting its commitment to sustainable energy. With engineering centers in Italy, France, Germany, and Spain, Segula supports clients globally in nuclear, oil and gas, renewable energy, hydrogen, and hydro sectors, leveraging its long-standing market presence.

WHY JOIN SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES?

By joining Segula, you will enter an international atmosphere, working with reputable players in the energy sector on their flagship projects. You will have access to a network of experienced engineers and managers who have been leaders in the industry for years. Our commitment to internal mobility offers you the chance to work on diverse projects across more than 30 countries, in various roles and responsibilities. In addition to the energy sector, you can explore opportunities in other industries where Segula is highly active, such as automotive, aerospace, and rail.
Job Description
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).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
  Additional Information

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