Cesi Group Senior High Voltage Direct Current Consultant (Kema B.V.) Invia

About Senior HVDC Consultant

According to the various projects, you will be called to develop different activities. In feasibility stage, you shall contribute to the selection of the optimal parameters for the HVDC equipment, to be chosen by means of networks and performance studies. During the specification of a HVDC substations, you shall define the station layout, the electro-mechanical arrangement, the main equipment selection (e.g. transformers), as well as the possible filter banks (shunt compensators, smoothing reactor, ...), the ancillary equipment and the control & protection systems. In construction / commissioning phase, you will follow the factory and site acceptance tests, assuring the quality of the supplied products. You shall directly interact with the clients and shall guarantee the excellence of the delivery in full compliance with the technical and economic targets of the project. For the execution of the projects, you shall coordinate the activities of junior engineers.

You shall have good knowledge of the fundamentals of the electrical power system and shall also be acquainted on the application of the most common software tools for network modeling (e.g., PSCAD, ATP, EMTP-RV, PSSE, DigSilent or equivalent).

Team & Location

You will be part of our team that works on the main Power Equipment/Systems of both HVDC Stations. After a first period of integration and familiarization with our methodology and approach in the Headquarters in Milan and our KEMA Consulting office in Arnhem, the business activity will also require the availability of periods abroad the duration of which can be in the range from few days to few weeks. You will work from KEMA Arnhem in the Netherlands.

What you bring:

· You have good communication skills in Dutch and English (both written and verbally). The knowledge of other foreign languages will be considered a plus, particularly German, or French.

· A combination of persistence, empathy, and excellent human relations skills for the extensive contact with customers and the method of working.

· In addition, you must be able to operate independently as well as in a team.

· An Electrical Engineering degree, preferably with a major in Energy Engineering at BSc or MSc level.

· 5+ years of Experience.

Expertise:

· Optimization of internal and external resources.

· Project coordination and scheduling.

· Flexibility to lead consultancy in very different countries.

· Skill in managing complex and challenging projects.

Technical skills:

· Main HVDC components (transformers, breakers, disconnectors, filters, bushings, switchgears, smoothing reactors and surge arresters).

· Software tools for network modeling (e.g. PSSE, PSCAD, ATP, DigSilent or equivalent, ETAP).

· Applicable standards for Converter Stations.

What you can expect:

We offer a competitive salary and a good working environment and possibilities for your career development. You also have a large degree of flexibility to affect your own working day. Based on 38 hours per week:

· 30 vacation days with the possibility to add or sell 10 vacation days.

· Non-contributory pension (so you have more net left over).

· Permanent contract.

· Smartphone and laptop from the company.

· Varied job in a dynamic and international environment.

· Intensive training program.

Who we are

KEMA Consulting is part of CESI Consulting. CESI is a world-leading technical consulting and engineering company in the field of technology and innovation for the electric power sector. Through its Divisions KEMA Labs and recently established KEMA Consulting, CESI is the world leader for the independent Testing, Inspection and Certification activities in the electricity industry. With a legacy of more than 60 years of experience, CESI operates in 70 countries around the world and supports its global clients in meeting the energy transition challenges. CESI also provides civil and environmental engineering services.

CESI has been involved for decades in consultancy on High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) infrastructures, studying the feasibility of the interconnections, developing technical specifications, providing services of owner's engineering, quality assurance and commissioning. CESI carried out outstanding activities all over the world from Europe, China, South America, North America, Central Asia, and Middle East. CESI skills and experience are worldwide recognized having worked on behalf of the most important Transmission System Operators and International Investors.

We are a dynamic and innovative company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients in the energy sector. We are seeking a talented and motivated HVDC Consultant to join our team.

Do you want to know more?

For more information about the position, please contact Floris Schulze, floris.schulze@kema.com or via 06-15063410.

You can e-mail your resume to Manel Roelofs at HR@kema.com