Principal HVDC Engineer (SPAIN)
Mott MacDonald
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About the business unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
Overview of role
The Energy Unit, specifically the Transmission & Distribution division are recruiting an HVDC Principal Engineer to join our HVDC team in the UK. You’ll work with the existing HVDC team on all matters and projects relating to HVDC projects.
Actual workload will vary based on business needs but mainly it will cover the stages of a typical HVDC project:
• Feasibility Studies
• Optioneering Studies
• Specification preparation
• Technical Bid Review
• Design Assurance
• Design Review
• Site and FAT visits
• OEM Support Services
• Site pre commissioning and commissioning oversight supervision
• Due Diligence
• Technical expert services
• Some original design may also be involved.
Candidate Specification:
• Extensively experienced in HVDC, ideally with an OEM, Consultancy or Owner background.
• Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of HVDC Principles and System Studies
• Showcase an understanding of HVDC Technology and Market Trends.
• Possess a deeper understanding of HVDC Station and Plant Layout Engineering and Design.
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We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Holiday entitlement: 23 days + public holidays.
Life assurance: 2 x salary will be paid to your chosen benefactor in the event of your death whilst employed by Mott MacDonald
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Optional benefits (available via salary sacrifice) for the following:
Restaurant voucher: up to 11 € per working day.
Transport card: up to 1,500 € per year. This is intended for public transport and doesn’t include flights or petrol for private car
Day care voucher: up to 30% of salary.
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