Project Engineer - HVDC C&P

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.

National Grid is hiring for a Project Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection (Engineering)

This role is Variable Based. You will be expected to travel to multiple operational and delivery sites and locations throughout your working week based on project demands. The projects we are currently recruiting for are based within North Wales and Lincolnshire. 

Job Purpose

Great Britain’s electricity infrastructure is undergoing a vital transformation to enable a cleaner, greener, net‑zero energy system. As the network evolves to accommodate increasing volumes of offshore wind and a more power‑electronics‑dominated grid, HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) systems are essential to maintaining system stability, resilience and safety.

As a Project Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection, you will play a key role in strengthening National Grid’s capability in this specialist area while supporting the delivery of major HVDC infrastructure projects.

Working within multi‑disciplinary project teams, you’ll provide technical expertise and assurance across the full lifecycle of HVDC converter C&P systems — from early design and specification through to testing, commissioning and energisation. You’ll support critical projects including Eastern Green Link 5 and Western Link.

What you'll do

• Act as the project level technical specialist for HVDC Control & Protection systems
• Support the review and assurance of C&P system architectures, philosophies and functional requirements
• Coordinate key technical interfaces between HVDC C&P systems and:
  • Converter valves and power electronics
  • AC protection and substation automation systems
  • Telecoms, SCADA and control room systems
• Review OEM design documentation, including control philosophies, protection schemes and test plans
• Support compliance with National Grid standards, Grid Code, SQSS and cyber/security requirements
• Contribute to design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, technical risk assessments and change management
• Provide engineering assurance during FAT, site testing, commissioning and energisation
• Work closely with system studies teams, operational engineers and OEMs to ensure stable and robust system performance

About you

• Experience working with control, protection or automation systems within HVDC, FACTS or high‑voltage transmission environments
• Good understanding of HVDC Control & Protection concepts, including converter controls, protection functions, fault response and system interactions
• Experience reviewing control philosophies, protection schemes, logic diagrams or functional specifications
• Knowledge of testing and commissioning processes for complex control systems
• Comfortable working in multi‑disciplinary, multi‑stakeholder project environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage in detailed, technical discussions.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and engineering assurance.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £65,000 – £78,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 28th of May at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, origin.

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