Control & Protection System Engineering Manager(Design & Studies )

Job Description Job Description Summary The Senior Control & Protection System Engineering Manager leads engineering teams responsible for the design, integration, analysis, and testing of HVDC Control & Protection systems. The role spans the full engineering lifecyclefrom conceptual design and modelling through simulation, validation, implementation, and commissioningensuring the delivery of high-quality technical solutions across multiple projects. This position requires deep expertise in HVDC Control & Protection systems, proven leadership, and the ability to drive engineering strategy, process improvement, and consistent technical quality across multi-disciplinary, international teams. A key focus is building organisational capability, strengthening engineering processes, and unifying engineering centres worldwide around common standards and best practices. Success depends on proactive communication, strong collaboration, and fostering a global one-team culture. Key responsibilities include leadership development, engineering governance, technical oversight, lessons-learned implementation, and adherence to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities - Oversee day-to-day departmental operations, ensuring consistent design practices, adherence to global processes, and delivery of technical solutions that meet project and tender objectives. - Lead advanced modelling and simulation of HVDC Control & Protection systems, including: - Electromagnetic transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP-RV) - .Control and protection system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink) - .Network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification (PSSE, PSCAD, RSCAD) - .Full plant/system modelling with end-to-end validation across multiple platforms - Be the owner of all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment, system Configuration, and validation, as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system - Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering talent to build a high-performing, resilient organisation. - Identify and implement improvements in engineering tools, processes, systems, and technical solutions to enhance customer value and operational efficiency. - Provide guidance and leadership to specialists, supervisors, and staff while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. - Demonstrate technical excellence, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety in all activities. - Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirementsBuild strategic partnerships to advance departmental and organisational goals. - Make informed decisions regarding work processes, operational plans, schedules, and priorities to achieve departmental objectives. - Manage engineering resources, workloads, schedules, and project milestones. - Define project work breakdown structures (WBS), required resources, and skill sets to ensure timely delivery. - Uphold and promote Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) principles across teams. Required Qualifications - Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC Control &Protection System Engineering. - 12+ years of experience in power system and control System Engineering, and Engineering Team Management - Exceptional sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organizational risks. - Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background. - Experience of multi-discipline system integration projects. - Experienced in leading large teams Technical & Operational. - Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed. - Electromagnetic transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP-RV) - Control and protection system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink) - Network conversion, modelling, tuning, and verification (PSSE, PSCAD, RSCAD) Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes