Engineer - Electrical - HVDC

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure - from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

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Job Description

Role Overview:

Responsible for the design, engineering, and execution support of HVDC substation systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and engineering of HVDC Substation systems, including converter stations and associated AC/DC equipment.
• Preparation and review of Single Line Diagrams (SLD), layout drawings, and engineering documents.
• Engineering of HVDC equipment such as converters, transformers, smoothing reactors, filters, and switchgear.
• Development of equipment layouts, grounding systems, and cable routing for HVDC substations.
• Coordination with OEMs, consultants, and cross-functional teams for design integration.
• Review and approval of vendor drawings, datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, and client specifications.
• Preparation of technical reports, BOQs, and documentation.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HVDC technology (LCC/VSC systems).
• Experience in substation design (AIS/GIS) and power transmission systems.
• Familiarity with protection & control systems in HVDC substations.
• Understanding of harmonic filters, reactive power compensation, and insulation coordination.
• Proficiency in engineering tools like AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, or equivalent.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience: 4-7 Years

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.