Control Systems Engineer – HV Substations | Germany & Offshore Baltic Sea
Location: Germany / Offshore Baltic Sea Projects
Contract: Freelance / Long-term Contract
Start Date: January 2027 onwards
Duration: Long-term project, expected 12-16 months (subject to confirmation)
Rotation: Approximately 7-14 days on site, depending on project requirements
Language: English required; German highly desirable
SR2 is partnering with a leading engineering organisation delivering critical high-voltage infrastructure projects across Germany, including offshore renewable energy developments in the Baltic Sea.
We're looking for experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the commissioning, testing and maintenance of HV/MV substation automation and control systems.
This is an opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects, initially supporting onshore activities before potentially transitioning offshore.
What you'll be doing
- Commission, test and maintain HV substation control and automation systems.
- Configure, parameterise and troubleshoot secondary electrical equipment.
- Work with station control systems, remote-control technology and communication interfaces.
- Conduct functional testing, electrical measurements and fault analysis.
- Support electrical installation, technical inspections and site safety.
- Produce commissioning reports, technical documentation and as-built drawings.
- Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and commissioning teams.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in HV/MV substation automation, control systems or secondary systems commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of electrical control technology, communication protocols and electrical schematics.
- Experience working with DIN/VDE standards and electrical safety requirements.
- Hands-on commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
- Experience with configuration and testing software.
- English communication skills; German highly desirable.
Additional advantages
- IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104 or SCADA integration experience.
- OMICRON CMC testing experience.
- Offshore wind or offshore substation experience.
- SCC, EFK/QEP and relevant offshore safety certifications.
- Location: Germany, with potential offshore Baltic Sea deployment
- Start: January 2027 onwards
- Duration: Approximately 12-16 months, subject to confirmation
- Rotation: Approximately 7-14 days on site
- Expenses: Travel and accommodation expected to be covered separately
- Eligibility: Applications welcomed from suitably qualified engineers across Europe, subject to deployment requirements
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