Senior HVDC Electrical Engineer
Arup · Manchester, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 23 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will lead HVDC project delivery within Arup’s High Voltage Technical team, supporting energy transition initiatives across the UK and beyond. You will work on a variety of HVDC projects, from interconnectors to offshore wind, shaping innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to manage interfaces and risks, and support bids and business development. This is a chance to contribute to high-impact infrastructure that underpins sustainable power systems, with opportunities to grow into leadership and chartered status.
Pay / Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident insurance
- Income protection
- Flexible benefits
- Profit Share
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of HVDC projects (onshore/offshore) or as part of a team
- Contribute to bids and business development initiatives
- Understand client requirements and translate into innovative, cost-effective solutions
- Manage technical interfaces and risks across HVDC projects
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with Grid Codes
- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning activities and asset management (desirable)
Key requirements
- Strong HVDC experience with development and delivery of HVDC projects
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Systems (or similar)
- Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with IET (preferred)
- Knowledge of HVDC systems, converter station layouts, standards
- Experience in HVDC specifications, system design and studies
- HVDC project interface management and technical risk management
- Knowledge of UK/international grid connection processes and Grid Codes
- Ability to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas (desirable)
- Client-focused communication
- Strong collaboration and teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving and pragmatism
- HVDC systems and technologies
- Converter station layouts and standards
- HVDC technical specifications, system design and studies
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