HVDC and VSC Systems Expert (Substation and HVDC)

HVDC / VSC Systems Expert Substation & HVDC (PMC)

Company Overview

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. From strengthening power infrastructure to enabling reliable and sustainable energy networks, our teams work on some of the world's most complex infrastructure projects. Join us and help shape the future of transmission and grid modernization.

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced HVDC / VSC Systems Expert to support a major transmission infrastructure project involving 500 kV VSC-HVDC terminal stations and EHV substations. This is a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) role focused on technical oversight, interface management, system integration, testing, and commissioning support for HVDC and associated AC substation systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in HVDC, EHV substations (AIS/GIS), control & protection systems, SCADA integration, testing & commissioning, OEM coordination, and multidisciplinary technical reviews. Candidates from EPC, OEM, Utility, Owner's Engineer, or PMC backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for VSC-HVDC terminal station systems and associated EHV substations.
• Review HVDC system architecture, design criteria, equipment specifications, and technical interfaces.
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders on design and execution-related matters.
• Review engineering documents related to:
• Converter Transformers
• Converter Valves
• AC/DC Filters
• Harmonic Filters
• Smoothing Reactors
• Phase Reactors
• Reactive Power Compensation Equipment
• Review control, protection, SCADA, telecom, and monitoring systems associated with HVDC stations.
• Support interface management between HVDC facilities and 400 kV/765 kV AIS/GIS substations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, interface meetings, and system integration discussions.
• Review and monitor OEM manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and trial-operation activities.
• Review protection settings, logic diagrams, interlocks, trip matrices, and functional specifications.
• Monitor technical risks and support resolution of complex issues during project execution.
• Evaluate system studies including load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, harmonic, overvoltage, and dynamic performance studies.
• Review as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training documentation, and handover packages.
• Prepare technical review reports, risk registers, interface registers, and commissioning readiness assessments.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Transmission & Distribution, EHV Substations, HVDC Systems, FACTS, Grid Integration, or Power Infrastructure Projects.
• Experience in HVDC, Converter Stations, VSC-HVDC, LCC-HVDC, FACTS, or large EHV transmission projects.
• Strong exposure to AIS/GIS substations (400 kV, 765 kV, or higher).
• Experience in testing, commissioning, system integration, or technical review of substation and HVDC systems.
• Good understanding of:
• Converter Transformers
• Protection Systems
• SCADA & Automation
• Power Transformers
• Relay Coordination
• Grid Protection Schemes
• Telecom & Monitoring Systems
• Experience coordinating with OEMs, EPC contractors, utilities, and project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IEC standards and transmission-sector practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on HVDC projects, converter stations, or utility-scale transmission infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to Owner's Engineer, PMC, or EPC project environments.
• Experience in design review, system studies, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Familiarity with PGCIL, state utilities, renewable-energy grid-integration projects, or large transmission corridors.