Team Lead for HVDC Control Engineering

Siemens Energy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Manchester seeks a Team Leader in HVDC Control and Protection Engineering to guide a team in designing control solutions for wind farms. You will manage team performance, oversee project management, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical power engineering, expertise in HVDC technology, and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Remote/Flexible work

Paid holidays

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the power engineering industry.
• Proven expertise in modelling of HVDC systems.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HVDC control and protection engineers.
• Define concepts for HVDC systems and collaborate with technical teams.
• Oversee project management tasks and customer engagement.
• Support continuous improvement through mentoring and training.

Skills

Control engineering

High-voltage applications

Power transmission systems

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English fluency

Education

Degree in electrical power or control engineering

MSc or PhD (preferable)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD/EMTDC

EMTP-RV

Job description

Overview

A Snapshot of Your Day As a Team Leader in HVDC Control and Protection Engineering, you will guide a team of specialists in designing and delivering comprehensive control and protection solutions for wind farm grid connections and interconnectors. You’ll oversee design validation, manage departmental work packages to meet time and budget targets, and foster a “right first time” culture through mentoring, training, and process optimization. Ensuring resource availability and driving continuous improvement across the engineering department are key aspects of the role.

You’ll work collaboratively with peer Team Leaders to grow the team into a globally integrated delivery function. Reporting to both the UK Head of Control and Protection and the Global Department Head in Germany, your responsibilities include team management (up to 15 engineers), strategic concept development for HVDC systems, and coordination of innovative solutions. You’ll also lead employee development through training and deployment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HVDC control and protection engineers, managing resource planning, performance, and training across global projects.
• Define and coordinate control and protection concepts for HVDC systems, collaborating with technical teams on innovative solutions and ensuring technical compliance.
• Oversee project management tasks including concept clarification, customer engagement, documentation, and simulation support.
• Support continuous improvement through mentoring, training matrix management, and standardization of engineering processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk management protocols, and company policies, while minimizing rework through NCR system oversight.
• Contribute as a technical specialist in control engineering design, software development, simulation model validation, and customer training.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical power or control engineering, ideally complemented by a relevant MSc or PhD, with experience in the power engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage applications, power transmission systems, power electronics, and HVDC technology.
• Proven expertise in control engineering and modelling of HVDC systems in both time and frequency domains.
• Proficient in power system simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and EMTP-RV.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective customer engagement.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are an advantage.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. 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.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform