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HVDC Engineer


Company : Jacobs


Location : Edmonton, Division No. 11


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the HVDC Engineer role at Jacobs 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the HVDC Engineer role at Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. HVDC technology in particular is increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind or large interconnectors. As an Engineer HVDC, you will closely work with regional and global HVDC and power transmission experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing HVDC related projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities. The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of electrical high-voltage engineering, with emphasis on HVDC, through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Prior knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to HVDC systems is preferred. Knowledge of the offshore wind market will also be seen favorably. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Here's what you'll need Support and/or lead HVDC related projects, at various stages of development including Assist clients in HVDC/HVAC technology selection; Conceptual, pre-FEED and FEED level design studies and/or drawings; Converter station functional/technical specifications; Liaise with converter station and HVDC cable OEMs on behalf of project owner/developers to fulfil OE tasks; FAT/SAT witness testing and other supports on behalf of client Work seamlessly with other project disciplines such as cable engineering, environmental/permitting, GIS, geotechnical & geophysics, civil, etc Contribute to Jacobs global and North American HVDC business development, bid preparation as well as initiatives to capture new HVDC pipeline. Contribute to industry thought leadership and represent Jacobs at reputable international conferences and committee meetings such as IEEE and CIGRE. Please note that although this role is expected to primarily focus on HVDC, other conventional electrical and high-voltage transmission engineering tasks may also be assigned from time to time. #epjobs #naepjobs Posted Salary Range Minimum 80,000.00 Posted Salary Range Upper 105,000.00 Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Engineer roles. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$35.00-CA$38.00 5 months ago Junior Engineer/Technologist Electrical Engineering Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area 14 hours ago Electrical Engineer- Relocate to Saudi Arabia Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$90,000.00-CA$110,000.00 3 weeks ago Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$90,000.00-CA$120,000.00 1 day ago Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada 1 month ago Electrical Engineer - Intermediate or Senior Intermediate Electrical Distribution Engineer Designer (Electrical Heat Tracing) - Project Engineering Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr