Station Control / Protection Engineer (Power Systems, Remote)

Job summary

This position involves two distinct roles within the Power Systems Department, focusing on control and protection engineering for substations and HV/MV networks. The successful candidate will contribute to significant infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the green transition.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in plant control systems with emphasis on closed-loop control applications.
• Hands-on experience with STATCOM and HVDC systems, including control philosophy development and performance verification.
• Relevant experience in design, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for control design and validation.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Control Engineer

Protection Engineer

• Develop engineering specifications for control systems in substations (30–400 kV).
• Design and maintain control architectures, integrating RTUs, PLCs, and protection relays.
• Implement control strategies for AC and DC systems, ensuring dynamic performance and stability.
• Conduct testing and validation of control systems using OMICRON test equipment.
• Perform modeling and simulation using PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Create specifications and settings for AC protection systems in substations (30–400 kV).
• Develop protection philosophies and conduct coordination studies for AC and DC systems.
• Execute protection testing and commissioning activities, including FAT and SAT.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases.

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing and commitment to the green transition.

Tools

• Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and OMICRON test equipment.