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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

HVDC Control & Protection Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeJapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • Eight to ten years of experience is required.
  • Experience in power systems, particularly HVDC, VSC, and FACTS.
  • Experience in power electronics, converter technology (HVDC and FACTS), high-voltage technology, digital simulation technology, and control and protection automation technology.
  • Basic knowledge of real-time simulation systems, preferably RTDS, and simulation tools, preferably EMTDC, EMTP-RV, or MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dynamic performance studies during tendering and project execution of HVDC projects.
  • Optimize the dynamic behavior of HVDC converters, including black start and network restoration, grid-forming controls, and multi-terminal systems, according to customer and national grid code requirements.
  • Analyze subsynchronous torsional and control interactions, harmonic converter impedance, and potential interactions between HVDC VSC converters and other controlled devices in the power system.
  • Develop and validate simulation models for EMT simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink, and EMTP-RV.
  • Provide customer training on simulation models and present study results to customers.
  • Continuously improve and standardize simulation models, study procedures and methods, and project execution processes, and document results.
  • Prepare system configuration drawings, including communication block diagrams.
  • Describe the control and protection system overview, including the monitoring system.
  • Define principles for the main and backup control and protection systems.
  • Develop integration schemes with external systems such as AC protection and AC substations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with RTDS real-time simulation systems.
  • Experience with EMTDC, EMTP-RV, or MATLAB/Simulink simulation tools.

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Founded
1997

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