Verification and Validation Engineer

Verification and Validation Engineer

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 (eg, IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP).
• Previous experience in the HVDC industry.