HVDC Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We are seeking a motivated HVDC Engineer with at least 3 years of electrical engineering experience and a minimum of 1 year of hands-on exposure to High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in power systems and power electronics, along with practical experience in Control & Protection, testing, or system integration. Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink is essential, and experience in software development, testing, or system validation is highly desirable. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented engineer who thrives in technically complex environments and contributes to the successful delivery and validation of advanced HVDC solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of professional engineering experience
At least 1 year of hands-on experience with HVDC systems
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Control & Protection, system testing, or integration
Strong knowledge of power systems and power electronics
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink modeling and simulation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly
Ability to work on-site in Raleigh, NC

Nice To Haves

Exposure to software development, software testing, or system validation is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the design, implementation, and validation of HVDC systems with a focus on Control & Protection, testing, and integration activities
Develop and analyze models of power systems and power electronic components using MATLAB/Simulink
Participate in system-level testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HVDC systems
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure proper integration of HVDC components and subsystems
Assist in developing test procedures, validation plans, and technical documentation
Analyze system performance and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Support software-related activities such as validation, testing, and debugging where applicable
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety guidelines, and project requirements