HVDC - Global Lead

My client is a global engineering, project and construction management services organisation looking to strengthen their T&D division with an experienced senior individual. The successful candidate will participate in the direction and strategy for the growing HVDC and FACTS engineering business supporting overall growth strategy of the T&D business unit. The successful candidate will be comfortable with leading HVDC and FACTS projects from design, feasibility through to operations support.

Responsibilities:

Providing engineering and technology leadership to a multi-disciplinary group of engineers, designers and technologists specialized in design of high voltage AC and DC transmission projects. Implement QA/QC processes to ensure high quality deliverablesManaging the process of project commitments (in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget and procedures) to ensure successful project completion.Resolving overall study/design/project execution issues, as required.Establishing and implementing improvements to existing methods, procedures and toolsets, including staff training and development in lead-edge technologies.Maintain on-going relationships with Clients of HVDC and FACTS projects.Represent the companyUndertake Business Development and proposal preparation as requiredDeveloping the HVDC and FACTS engineering group competencies with a long term perspective. This will include staffing, mentoring, training, career development, succession planning, and resource utilization/planning and working with allied firms.

Experience:

10+ years of professional experience in the study, specification, design and execution of HVDC and FACTS projectsExperience in the network analysis, systems and component specification, design and operation of HVDC and FACTS transmission projects, including underground and submarine cable transmission projectsExperience with power utilities or transmission companies is an asset; international experience considered an assetKnowledge of National and International codes and standards related to EHV AC and HVDC transmission lines including CSA/ANSI and IEC.A PhD (or MSc) in Electrical Engineering, with significant HVAC and DC system network experience is highly desirable

For the right individual this company is happy to support relocation. The role will be based inOntarioCanadawith travel to global locations.

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