Project Engineer - HVDC Converter

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 Converters (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 an ambitious and essential transformation to deliver a cleaner, greener, net‑zero energy system. HVDC technology sits at the heart of this journey — enabling offshore wind connections, strengthening network resilience and supporting the next generation of the UK transmission network.

As a Project Engineer – HVDC Converters, you will play a key role in delivering complex, high‑impact infrastructure projects. Acting as a technical focal point within integrated project teams, you’ll contribute across the full lifecycle of HVDC converter stations — from early design and specification through to commissioning and handover.

You’ll work closely with Joint Venture partners, OEMs and internal Subject Matter Experts to shape engineering strategy, embed consistent ways of working and help build world‑class engineering capability across our growing HVDC portfolio. This role will support major projects including Eastern Green Link 5 and Western Link.

What you'll do

• Act as the project‑level technical focal point for HVDC converter station engineering
• Coordinate and integrate technical inputs from OEMs, consultants and internal engineering teams
• Support the development and review of converter station designs, specifications and technical documentation
• Manage key technical interfaces across converter sub‑systems, including:
  • Valves and power electronics
  • Transformers
  • Control & protection systems
  • Auxiliary systems
  • AC/DC interfaces
• Ensure compliance with National Grid standards, Grid Code and regulatory requirements
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluations and technical clarifications
• Identify, track and mitigate converter-related technical risks and deviations
• Provide engineering assurance during FAT, site activities and commissioning
• Capture and apply lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery
• Align project engineering activities with wider engineering strategy and best practice

About you

• Experience working on HVDC or high‑voltage substation projects, particularly converter stations, power electronics or related systems
• Strong understanding of HVDC technology, system integration and converter station design principles
• Experience working with or alongside OEMs, EPC contractors or large infrastructure delivery partners
• Confident reviewing technical documentation and contributing to detailed engineering discussions
• Comfortable operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines
• A clear commitment to safety, quality and engineering excellence

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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