At Quest Global, we are actively looking for Lead Verification & Validation Engineer to join one of our Power Energy customer based at Stafford, UK.
Lead Verification & Validation Engineer
Staffordshire, UK
Full Time Permanent Hire
Required Experience:
* Engineering degree (or equivalent) including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent HVDC knowledge and experience.
* Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, particularly the V-Model.
* Knowledge of HVDC control systems, protection, and sequencing strategy.
* Understanding of HVDC station equipment and interlocking design.
* Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
* Experience with test management tools.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills, especially in test environments, lab setups, and debugging.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Experience with PSCAD/RSCAD dynamic performance studies.
* Knowledge of Line Commutated Converters (LCC) or Voltage Source Converters (VSC).
* Experience with tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB, etc.
* Knowledge of applicable electrical standards (e.g., IEC 61850)
Job Responsibilities:
* The Lead Verification and Validation Engineer ensures the verification and validation of HVDC Control Systems by designing, developing, and executing tests on Controls Software.
* The role ensures both that the software is built correctly and that the correct software is built, aligned with customer and project requirements.
* Design and create test cases based on software requirements.
* Execute test procedures and provide clear, structured reporting of results.
* Review and analyse test results, reporting status and findings.
* Communicate failures and issues to relevant engineering teams with clarity and accuracy.
* Understand key project plan milestones and ensure required testing activities are properly scheduled.
* Support continual improvement efforts by introducing new tools, methods, and process enhancements in collaboration with Continuous Improvement leaders.
* Promote a standard product methodology mindset, identifying opportunities for solution re-use and improving quality, reliability, and delivery timelines.
* Lead the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with clients.
* Conduct gap analysis between standard/design requirements and customer technical requirements, defining associated test needs.
* Provide expertise on control system requirements for RTDS lab setups, including AC/DC interface requirements, Plant Emulator interface needs, and power system modelling and verification in RSCAD.
* Apply strong problem-solving capabilities to support test execution, lab setup issues, and debugging challenges.
About us: Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.