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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a HVDC Technical Authority for a 12 month contract working remotely.
Job description - the role
We are looking for a HVDC Technical Authority to work within our Energy and Infrastructure Teamin Germany. This will be a remote role based in the UK with travel to Berlin as/when required.
As a HVDC Consultant you will:
* Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of advisors and engineers alongside other experts to support delivery of T&D infrastructure projects.
* Contribute to, and lead, the design of HVAC and/or HVDC packages trough all design stages from concept to construction and hand-over.
* Coordinate with other internal and external project stakeholders including other disciplines, service providers and clients.
* Present technical solutions to clients, contractors and authorities.
The Role:
We are looking for candidates holding a qualification in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar. Your role will involve working on bids and projects as part of a team and/or individually, on various projects, also client-side. We are interested in all, or some of the skills and experience listed below, though not every single point is required to be considered:
* Demonstrable experience of providing power system consultancy services for transmission and distribution utilities and HVDC developer
* Knowledge of European and international distribution and transmission network grid connection processes and Grid Codes
* Client and project management on project tasks
* Extensive knowledge of different HVDC technologies and converter station layouts
* Demonstrable experience in HVDC projects including interconnectors and onshore and offshore schemes
We are looking for people who have:
* A Qualification in electrical engineering / power systems
* Experience of power system analysis and delivery of detailed power systems studies in software packages, such as PowerFactory, PSS/E, IPSA, ETAP, PSCAD, EMTP-ATP, ERACS and SKM
* Capability in DPL, Python, or other modelling languages
* Experience in performing insulation co-ordination studies
* Working knowledge of power system protection settings and co-ordination, detailed cable thermal rating calculations, Transformer design and rating calculations, system losses calculations, Cost/benefit analysisand Earthing study design utilising CDEGs.
About the client
About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
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