Secondary Systems Engineer – Substations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Managing tenders from transmission system operators for protection and secondary systems in high- and extra-high-voltage substations.

• Planning and designing protection systems for 220 kV and 380 kV installations in accordance with relevant standards and operational safety requirements.

• Developing protection strategies such as distance protection, differential protection, and breaker-failure logic.

• Parameterizing Siemens SIPROTEC protection relays and establishing consistent device settings.

• Engaging in technical discussions with transmission system operators, planners, clients, and internal teams.

• Creating protection schematics, logic matrices, deviation lists, and technical specifications.

• Preparing and assessing FAT and SAT test plans.

• Assisting in protection testing, fault analysis, and commissioning processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related qualification.

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of protection relays including Siemens SIPROTEC (7SA6, 7SD6, 7UT6, 7SJ6), ABB RELION, or GE MiCOM.

• Proficient in the use of ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSS/E.

• Confident in the parameterization of protection devices using DIGSI 5/6 or ABB PCM600.

• Familiarity with OMICRON Test Universe (CMC, CMControl) or Doble F6150.

• Understanding of IEC 61850, IEC 60255, VDE 0101/0102, and ENTSO-E guidelines.

• Accurate technical documentation skills using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or MS Visio.

• Comprehensive knowledge of protection engineering, grid operation processes, and secondary systems.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to test facilities, customer locations, or construction sites.

• Proficiency in both German and English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work.

• Access to EGYM Wellpass.

• Company bicycle leasing options.

• Discounted mobility alternatives.

• Permanent employment contract.

• Corporate benefits.

• Team-building events.

• Opportunities for talent management and career development.