Validation Engineer

Verification and Validation Engineer: Company: Digisourced (DCG IT Ltd) Capacity: Acting as an Employment Business Location: [Stafford], UK (Hybrid – 2 days on-site) (The successful candidate will be engaged via an approved FCSA/Professional Passport accredited payroll provider) Assignment Description: Digisourced is representing a global leader in Energy Technology in their search for a high caliber Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer for a contract assignment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and reliability of HVDC Control Systems by overseeing the full testing lifecycle of critical Controls Software. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex software architectures are built correctly and meet stringent project requirements. This assignment requires a leader who can navigate the intersection of power electronics and software engineering, managing everything from lab setups in RSCAD to leading high-stakes Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with international clients.

Assignment Responsibilities: Test Architecture: Design and develop comprehensive test cases and procedures derived from complex software requirements. Execution & Reporting: Lead the execution of test procedures, providing structured analysis and clear reporting of findings to multi-disciplinary engineering teams. System Integration: Provide technical expertise for RTDS lab setups, including AC/DC interface requirements and power system modelling in RSCAD. Stakeholder Management: Take the lead during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), acting as the technical point of contact for client verification. Verification Scope: Methodology: V-Model, Agile/Scrum, TDD. Simulation Tools: RSCAD, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PSS/E. Hardware-in-the-Loop: RTDS, Plant Emulator interfaces, AC/DC interface requirements. Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, NERC/CIP. Management: Jira, Test Management Tools (ALM/Zephyr).

Required Qualifications and Skills: Technical Expertise: Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems/Electronics) or equivalent deep-domain HVDC knowledge. Systems Knowledge: Proven experience with HVDC control systems, protection sequencing, and station equipment interlocking design.

Additional Information: Role Type: Contract / Temporary Assignment Duration: 6–12 Months (Initial) + Extensions Location: Stafford – 2 days onsite / 3 days remote per week. Setup: This role is offered on an umbrella basis only, in line with client policy. Setup No.2: Further engagement details will be shared with suitable candidates. Compliance: A Key Information Document (KID) will be provided to give full transparency on pay and deductions. Interested? DM me directly for the full JD.