Lead Verification and Validation Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by E-Solutions
Negotiable
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Stafford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Verification and Validation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the verification and validation of HVDC Control Systems by designing, developing, and executing tests on Controls Software. This role focuses on confirming that the software meets both project and customer requirements while promoting continual improvement in testing methodologies. The engineer will lead Factory Acceptance Tests and conduct gap analyses to align standard requirements with customer needs. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and create test cases based on software requirements.
- Execute test procedures and provide clear, structured reporting of results.
- Review and analyse test results, reporting status and findings.
- Communicate failures and issues to relevant engineering teams with clarity and accuracy.
- Understand key project plan milestones and ensure required testing activities are properly scheduled.
- Support continual improvement efforts by introducing new tools, methods, and process enhancements.
- Promote a standard product methodology mindset, identifying opportunities for solution re-use.
- Lead the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with clients.
- Conduct gap analysis between standard/design requirements and customer technical requirements.
- Provide expertise on control system requirements for RTDS lab setups.
- Apply strong problem-solving capabilities to support test execution and lab setup issues.
Key Skills:
- Engineering degree (or equivalent) including power systems and power electronics subjects.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, particularly the V-Model.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in test environments and lab setups.
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and manage technical risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and understand detailed software requirements.
- Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility regarding working hours.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with Jira and test management tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of HVDC control systems and interlocking design.
- Experience with PSCAD/RSCAD dynamic performance studies.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical standards.
- Previous experience in the HVDC industry.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stafford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Lead Verification and Validation Engineer Job Summary The Lead Verification and Validation Engineer ensures the verification and validation of HVDC Control Systems by designing, developing, and executing tests on Controls Software. The role ensures both that the software is built correctly and that the correct software is built, aligned with customer and project requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
- Design and create test cases based on software requirements.
- Execute test procedures and provide clear, structured reporting of results.
- Review and analyse test results, reporting status and findings.
- Communicate failures and issues to relevant engineering teams with clarity and accuracy.
- Understand key project plan milestones and ensure required testing activities are properly scheduled.
- Support continual improvement efforts by introducing new tools, methods, and process enhancements in collaboration with Continuous Improvement leaders.
- Promote a standard product methodology mindset, identifying opportunities for solution re-use and improving quality, reliability, and delivery timelines.
- Lead the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with clients.
- Conduct gap analysis between standard/design requirements and customer technical requirements, defining associated test needs.
- Provide expertise on control system requirements for RTDS lab setups, including AC/DC interface requirements, Plant Emulator interface needs, and power system modelling and verification in RSCAD.
- Apply strong problem-solving capabilities to support test execution, lab setup issues, and debugging challenges.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
- Engineering degree (or equivalent) including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent HVDC knowledge and experience.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, particularly the V-Model.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, especially in test environments, lab setups, and debugging.
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and manage technical risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and understand detailed software requirements.
- Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.
- Flexibility regarding working hours.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with Jira.
- Experience with test management tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of HVDC control systems, protection, and sequencing strategy.
- Understanding of HVDC station equipment and interlocking design.
- Experience with PSCAD/RSCAD dynamic performance studies.
- Knowledge of Line Commutated Converters (LCC) or Voltage Source Converters (VSC).
- Experience with tools such as MATCAD, PSCAD, PSS/E, RSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical standards (e.g., IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP).
- Previous experience in the HVDC industry.