HVDC Standardization Specialist - Consultant/Freelancer

Job Requirements

Job Title:

Purpose of the Role:

To establish and maintain standardized engineering workflows, documentation templates, and execution guidelines for HVDC projects. This role ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency across multiple projects, enabling customization as needed while aligning with IEC, IEEE, and CIGRE standards & also the current industry practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• HVDC Workflow Standardization
• Develop a comprehensive HVDC project execution workflow, covering:
• Project initiation
• Design and engineering
• Manufacturing
• Installation and commissioning
• Define quality gates (QG) and decision checkpoints.
• Align workflow with industry best practices and standards.
• Document List for Execution (which needs to be submitted during execution phase)
• Prepare a standard document list required during execution, including:
• Engineering deliverables
• Manufacturing records
• Installation and commissioning reports
• Define input/output requirements for each document.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and customer specifications.
• Prepare the list of documents needed for bidding & execution.
• Standard Document Development
• Create general requirement documents and templates that:
• Are not project-specific
• Can be reused and tailored for future projects
• Examples:
• General technical specifications
• Quality assurance plans
• Safety and environmental guidelines
• Develop templates for:
• Converter station design documentation
• Converter station equipment documentation (for Reactor, Interface Transformer & Circuit breaker)
• Factory acceptance test (FAT) procedures
• Site installation checklists
• General cables, wires, and cubicles
• Any other documents.
• Develop standard organization structure for HVDC Project.
• For Bidding, Development & Project Execution.
• Define each role and skill sets needed
• Prepare detailed support strategy during warranty period 
• Project Management document for
• Environmental Management
• Health and Safety
• Sustainable Construction

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Experience:
• 10 to 15+ years in HVDC projects.
• Familiarity with converter station design, HVDC standards, and project management workflows.
• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of IEC & IEEE standards, insulation coordination, and HVDC system design.
• Proficiency in document management systems.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.