Technical Project Manager – HVDC & FACTS

Tasks & Responsibilities 

• Lead the technical delivery of several HVDC and FACTS projects in parallel, from tender through study execution to commissioning support. 

• Act as technical authority and main point of contact for clients across the assigned portfolio. 

• Plan and coordinate study work packages within the engineering team: scope, assumptions, resources, milestones and deliverables. 

• Secure the quality, consistency and timeliness of deliverables through structured review gates and technical validation. 

• Anticipate and manage technical risks and interfaces (multi-vendor, multi-terminal, TSO requirements), escalating when required. 

• Contribute to business development: identify opportunities, shape technical offers, lead the technical part of tenders and represent the company with clients. 

• Support and coach the engineers on the projects, and feed lessons learned back into methods, tools and know-how. 

Activities 

• Translate client needs and grid code requirements into a clear technical scope and a realistic study programme. 

• Coordinate the interfaces between engineering teams, clients, TSOs, converter vendors and partners. 

• Chair technical meetings, design reviews and workshops, and present results and recommendations to client management. 

• Monitor progress, workload and deliverable status across the portfolio, and report to project and programme management. 

• Support proposals and tenders with technical strategy, workload estimation, differentiators and risk assessment. 

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and working groups to strengthen market visibility. 

Conditions of employment 

• Position based at our specialized engineering centre in Lyon/Jonage (69), France. 

• International travel for client meetings, project execution and business development activities. 

• Split between multi-project technical leadership and client-facing / business development activities. 

• Competitive compensation package reflecting seniority and responsibility. 

Experience and know-how: 

• 8+ years of professional experience in the power systems industry, including significant exposure to HVDC, FACTS or the grid connection of large renewable plants. 

• Proven experience coordinating technical teams and deliverables on complex, multi-stakeholder projects, as project manager, deputy project manager, study manager or technical lead. 

• Ability to run several projects in parallel and to arbitrate between priorities, resources and deadlines. 

• Solid technical background in power system studies (EMT, harmonic, dynamic stability): enough depth to challenge assumptions, review results and defend them, without hands-on simulation being the daily task. 

• Good understanding of converter technology (LCC, VSC/MMC), control and protection, and system integration and interoperability challenges. 

• Confidence at the client interface: negotiation of technical scope, change management and steering committees. 

• Experience in tendering and proposal preparation, with a genuine appetite for business development. 

• Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements and grid codes relevant to HVDC and renewable integration. 

• (Preferred) Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) or equivalent structured project management experience. 

• (Preferred) Experience working in an international, multicultural project environment. 

Qualifications: 

• Engineering degree or Masters (MSc - Master of Science) in electrical or power engineering. 

• Doctorate (PhD - Doctor of Philosophy) or complementary project management / business training appreciated. 

Linguistic competences: 

• English: fluent (mandatory) 

• French: fluent (optional) 

• Other languages desirable 

Ambitions or Motivations: 

• Drive the growth and international positioning of the RTEi Group in the HVDC and grid integration domain. 

• Take ownership of a portfolio of strategic projects and be accountable for their technical success and client satisfaction. 

• Build long-term, trusted relationships with TSOs, developers, vendors and partners. 

• Develop towards programme management or business development leadership, while keeping strong technical credibility.