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As a Project Lead Engineer in 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

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  Dynamic performance studies within tender and project execution of HVDC projects

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  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

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  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

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  Developing and validating simulation models for diverse EMT simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)

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  Customer training in simulation models and presentation of study results to customer

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  Continuous improvement and standardization of simulation models, study procedures and methods, processes in project execution as well as documentation of results

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  Supporting the project management in technical discussions, participating in customer meetings, and coordinating external partners

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What You Bring

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  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

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  Good knowledge in high voltage applications, power transmission systems, power electronics and HVDC technology

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  Expertise in control engineering and modeling of HVDC systems in the time domain and frequency domain

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  Professional user of typical power system simulation programs (e.g., PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab/Simulink, EMTP-RV)

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About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Rewards

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  Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture

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  Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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  Paid Time Off and paid holidays

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  401K savings plan with company match

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  Family building benefits

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  Parental leave

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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

law.