DC Protection Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a DC Protection Engineer, you will be part of the Grid Technologies team, contributing to the design, development, and validation of advanced HVDC Control & Protection solutions. Working closely with global engineering teams, you will support the delivery of reliable and secure power transmission systems by developing DC protection functions, performing protection coordination studies, and validating solutions through simulation and real-time testing environments. Your work will play a critical role in enabling the transition toward a more sustainable energy future.

How You'll Make an Impact

DC Protection System Design & Protection Coordination (40%)

• Analyze and define requirements for DC protection and measurement systems within HVDC projects.
• Design, parameterize, and optimize DC protection functions to ensure reliable fault detection and system performance.
• Conduct detailed DC Protection Coordination Studies using electromagnetic transient simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC.
• Simulate complex fault and network scenarios to evaluate protection system behavior.
• Develop, document, and validate protection settings in accordance with project requirements, grid codes, and international standards.
• Ensure technical quality, reliability, and compliance of protection solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Software Development & Platform Integration (30%)

• Develop, customize, and optimize protection algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Implement software applications for HVDC Control & Protection systems utilizing model-based design methodologies.
• Integrate application software into HVDC Control & Protection platforms while ensuring functionality, performance, and compatibility.
• Support continuous enhancement of protection software architecture and engineering processes.
  
  

Testing, Verification & Technical Support (30%)

• Perform Model-Based Testing (MBT) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) validation activities using Real-Time Digital Simulators (RTDS).
• Verify performance and reliability of protection functions through comprehensive testing and simulation.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues identified during development and testing phases.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), system integration testing, and customer acceptance activities.
• Act as the technical focal point for DC protection-related topics, providing guidance to project teams and customers.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and training materials, and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions.
  
  

What You Bring

Education

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field with specialization in Power Systems, Protection Engineering, or High-Voltage Engineering.
  
  

Experience

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in HVDC protection engineering, power system studies, or real-time simulation environments.
• Experience with protection system design, protection coordination studies, and testing of power transmission applications.
• Exposure to international engineering projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams is preferred.
  
  

Required Skills & Expertise

Power Systems & Protection

• DC Protection Design
• Protection Coordination Studies
• Power System Protection Engineering
• HVDC Technologies
• FACTS Technologies
• High-Voltage Engineering
• Power System Analysis
  
  

Simulation & Software Tools

• PSCAD/EMTDC
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Testing
• Model-Based Testing (MBT)
  
  

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Customer-facing communication and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional and multicultural collaboration
• Technical training and knowledge transfer
• Ability to work independently in a global project environment
  
  

About The Team

You will join the Grid Flow Platform Control Level Software Applications team within Siemens Energy's Grid Technologies business. The team is responsible for developing innovative HVDC Control & Protection solutions that enable secure, efficient, and sustainable transmission of electrical energy across the globe. Working in a highly collaborative international environment, you will contribute to cutting-edge technologies that support the global energy transition.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than an energy technology company. With approximately 100,000 dedicated employees across more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future and support our customers in meeting the world's growing energy demands while advancing decarbonization. Together, we are shaping the future of energy.