HVDC RTDS Engineer

Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for Contract role for one of our premier client's based in Raleigh , NC (Onsite) . for System Engineer for Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems

Role: HVDC RTDS Engineer

Location : Raleigh , NC (Onsite)

Duration: Full Time

As a System Engineer for Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions making use of a new transient network analysis laboratory located in Raleigh.

• Planning, installation, commissioning and documentation of real-time simulators
• Project-specific configuration and operation of real-time simulators within the scope of control & protection engineering and factory tests for HVDC applications
• Execution of factory tests and preparation of test documentation as part of project handling and development of new plant systems together with the test team
• Technical handling of real-time simulators for external customers in connection with delivery and commissioning on site
• Collaboration in the preparation of quotations in the form of concept and customer clarifications and preparation of quotation documents

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• University degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power engineering
• 5-10 years' experience
• Initial experience in the areas of power converter technology (HVDC), high-voltage technology, digital simulation technology as well as control and automation technology
• Knowledge of real-time simulation systems, preferably with RTDS or comparable (such as Hypersim, e-megasim) and of simulation tools, preferably of EMTDC, EMTP-RV and/or Matlab/Simulink
• Fluent English, written and spoken and preferably advanced German language skills
• Willingness to travel on business and abroad to deliver the system to the customer
• Initiative and motivation to learn, outstanding team and collaboration skills, enthusiasm to dive deeper into the field of Energy Transmission

Desired Skills:

• Experience in power generation industry

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.