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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n Key Responsibilities\nReview the overall HVDC system architecture, design criteria and technical interfaces.\nReview OEM documents for VSC converters, converter valves, converter transformers and associated auxiliaries.\nReview AC/DC filters, phase reactors, smoothing reactors, harmonic filters and reactive-power equipment.\nReview station control, pole control, valve control, protection, monitoring and sequence-of-events systems.\nReview operating modes, power-control functions, voltage and reactive-power control and system recovery philosophy.\nReview control and protection coordination between the HVDC system, AC substations, grid protection, SCADA and telecom systems.\nReview applicable system studies, including load flow, short circuit, harmonic, insulation coordination, overvoltage, dynamic-performance and electromagnetic-interference studies.\nVerify technical interfaces between converter transformers, valves, cooling systems, control systems and station auxiliaries.\nReview converter hall, valve hall, equipment-layout and environmental requirements.\nReview OEM manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning procedures.\nParticipate in design reviews, interface meetings, model-validation reviews and technical workshops.\nReview control and protection settings, logic diagrams, interlocks, trip matrices and functional specifications.\nReview factory and site testing documentation where included in the contracted scope.\nSupport resolution of complex technical issues during installation, testing and system integration.\nReview readiness for subsystem testing, station integration, energization and trial operation.\nAdvise the Client on HVDC performance risks, OEM deviations, design gaps and mitigation measures.\nSupport review of as-built documentation, operating manuals and training requirements.\nKey Deliverables\nHVDC design and OEM-document review comments.\nHVDC interface register.\nControl and protection review report.\nSystem-study review memorandum.\nHVDC technical-risk register.\nTesting and commissioning-readiness assessment.\nFinal HVDC technical-compliance report.\n Minimum Qualification and Experience\nBachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or Power Electronics.\nMinimum 12 years of experience in HVDC, FACTS, power-electronic converter systems or EHV system integration.\nDemonstrated experience with VSC-HVDC or comparable converter-based transmission systems.\nKnowledge of HVDC control, protection, system studies, converter transformers, valves and harmonic performance.\nExperience in OEM design review, testing and commissioning is preferred.\n At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. 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Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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