Job Title: HV Engineer (Contractor) - Grid Infrastructure Project (France)
Location: France (On-site/Hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed-term Contractor
Duration: 6-month minimum contract (Potential for extension)
Industry: Transmission & Distribution, Power Grid Infrastructure
Role Overview:
An experienced High Voltage (HV) Engineer is required to support a major grid infrastructure project in France. The role will involve working on HV substation design, protection & control systems, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with national grid standards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and commissioning teams to deliver a high-performance and reliable power system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Engineering:
- Support the design and integration of high-voltage AC/DC substations (400kV, 225kV, 132kV) for grid solutions.
- Develop protection and control (P&C) schemes, including relay settings, coordination studies, and SCADA integration.
- Assist in the preparation of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), key protection schemes, and interlocking logic.
- Testing & Commissioning:
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of protection relays, switchgear, and control systems.
- Perform HV substation commissioning and oversee functional testing, including IEC 61850-based protection systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve protection relay and SCADA communication issues during integration.
- Project Coordination & Compliance:
- Work closely with grid operators, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with French grid code regulations.
- Support system integration between onshore and offshore HV substations, ensuring compatibility with grid operator requirements.
- Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards, including risk assessments and method statements.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience in HV engineering within transmission & distribution, grid infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of HV substation design, protection & control systems, and grid integration.
- Experience with protection relays (Micom, ABB, Siemens, SEL, Alstom) and SCADA/RTU systems.
- Proficiency in ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, or similar grid simulation tools.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocol, HVDC technology, and grid code compliance in France is a plus.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and grid operators.
- Fluent in English; French language skills are a plus.
Additional Information:
- This role willinvolve travel to project sites in France for on-site testing and commissioning.
- Minimum 6-month contract, with potential for extension based on project needs.
- Competitive daily rate based on experience and contract terms.
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