Daniel Steven
Independent Engineer

Technical depth meets project leadership —
for HVDC & STATCOM projects across all phases.

Explore My Services
Daniel Steven

About

HVDC & STATCOM —
Engineering & Project Leadership

From Concept to Commissioning

With 11+ years in the energy sector, I provide independent technical consulting and project management for HVDC and STATCOM projects — covering all project phases from initial engineering through to commissioning. I have led and supported 7 major projects including DolWin4, BorWin4, STATCOM Opladen, etc.

Vocational training & operational experience in electrical power supply
M.Eng. Electrical Engineering
6+ years at Amprion GmbH — HVDC & STATCOM converter specialist
Technical Project Management
11+ years total in the energy sector
7 major projects delivered across all project phases

What I Offer

Services

Independent engineering services for HVDC onshore, offshore and STATCOM projects — technically deep and available across all project phases.

Technical Support
Technical Support

Vendor-neutral technical support across all project phases — from specification and tendering through engineering review and quality assurance, factory acceptance testing to commissioning. Backed by deep technical knowledge of VSC-MMC converter technology, primary technology, station layout and years of hands-on project experience.

Project Management
Project Management

Independent technical project leadership and lead engineering for HVDC and STATCOM projects — combining deep converter technology expertise with cross-discipline oversight to keep schedule, budget and quality on track from initial engineering through commissioning.

Technical Due Diligence
Technical Due Diligence

Independent technical assessment of HVDC and STATCOM projects — evaluating specifications, contract documents and risk structures for project owners, developers, investors and lenders. Providing a reliable basis for investment decisions, project takeovers and financing processes.

Knowledge Transfer
Knowledge Transfer

Practical training, onboarding and workshops on HVDC and STATCOM technology — tailored to the knowledge level and requirements of your team. Covering system design, VSC-MMC converter technology, typical project risks and interface management.

What Sets Me Apart

My Approach

01

Technical Depth in Converter Technology

Deep specialist knowledge of VSC-MMC converter technology, system design, and the interfaces — a level of technical detail rarely found in combination with genuine project leadership experience.

02

Proven Leadership in Major Infrastructure

Real budget and contract responsibility across multiple HVDC and STATCOM projects with budgets in the hundreds of millions — not just technical support, but full accountability for schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.

03

Manufacturer-Neutral & Independently Minded

No commercial ties to any equipment vendor. My HVDC track record was built on the project owner side, enabling genuinely independent technical assessment — free from any technology-specific bias.

Track Record

Project References

The projects shown represent a selection of my work. If you would like to learn more about my project experience, I look forward to hearing from you.

DolWin 4
HVDC Offshore Grid Connection
Amprion  |  900 MW  |  ±320 kV  |  Siemens Energy
  • Subproject Manager Converter Technology
  • Subproject Manager Primary Technology & Station Layout
  • Deputy Project Manager
STATCOM Opladen
Reactive Power Compensation
Amprion  |  ±300 Mvar  |  Hitachi Energy
  • Project Manager
  • Subproject Manager Converter Technology
BorWin 4
HVDC Offshore Grid Connection
Amprion  |  900 MW  |  ±320 kV  |  Siemens Energy
  • Subproject Manager Converter Technology
  • Subproject Manager Primary Technology & Station Layout
  • Deputy Project Manager
Korridor B
HVDC Onshore Connection
Amprion  |  2,000 MW  |  ±525 kV  |  Hitachi Energy
  • Technical Expert Support
BalWin 1 & 2
HVDC Offshore Grid Connection
Amprion  |  2,000 MW  |  ±525 kV  |  Hitachi Energy
  • Technical Expert Support
Ultranet
HVDC Onshore Connection
Amprion  |  2,000 MW  |  ±380 kV  |  Siemens Energy
  • Technical Expert Support