Senior Principal – HVDC / Offshore Grids

at  Elia Grid International

WHO WE ARE

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specialising in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide high-quality solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offer strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.
Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Malaysia, and Thailand.

YOUR FUNCTION

EGI wishes to reinforce its team working on Infrastructure in the context of deep integration of renewable energy sources, Energy and Balancing Market Integration. To achieve this, we are looking for an experienced Senior Principal – HVDC / Offshore Grids.
In this role, you will proactively develop new revenue streams within current and prospective customers, identify and understand customer needs, and develop solutions to meet them. You will be building relationships with industry players and collaborating directly with the C-Suite of utilities, Project Developers, System Operators, Investment funds. You will be leading a team of HVDC experts and report directly to Chief Operation Officer.

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• Lead the development of Technical Specifications on Large HVDC and complex Offshore Grid Projects.
• Take part in the early design and coordinate the Front-End Engineering and Design phase of such projects. Oversee procurement and tendering activities and support the project Owners in various phases of their projects.
• Drive and stimulate the development of HVDC and Offshore solutions proposed by EGI.
• Lead a local team of subject matter experts based in North America and facilitate a smooth collaboration between the local and the global organization.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the company by adopting best practices, seeking improvement opportunities and engaging in the development of strategic partnerships.
• Support in daily business, resource planning, sales and operations planning, recruitment, and management of consultants/contractors.
• Ensure that all project activities are carried out according to policies, quality standards, and financial targets.