Protection & Control Engineer – HV Substations
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
Protection & Control Engineers – Ready for your next major HV infrastructure project?
SR2 is partnering with an established engineering client delivering critical high-voltage transmission infrastructure across Germany, including onshore and offshore-related substation projects.
We're looking for experienced freelance Protection & Control Engineers who enjoy hands-on commissioning, relay testing, fault investigation and working on complex electrical infrastructure.
What you'll be doing
- Commissioning and testing protection systems within HV/MV substations.
- Configuring, parameterising and testing protection relays.
- Performing secondary injection testing using OMICRON CMC equipment.
- Conducting current transformer testing using OMICRON CTA equipment.
- Investigating protection faults, disturbances and system performance.
- Supporting commissioning, maintenance and inspection of primary and secondary substation systems.
- Producing commissioning reports, test records and technical documentation.
- Working alongside the client to maintain high engineering, quality and safety standards.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in HV/MV protection and control engineering.
- Strong hands-on protection relay commissioning and testing experience.
- Practical experience with OMICRON CMC equipment.
- Knowledge of current transformer testing, ideally OMICRON CTA.
- Understanding of electrical schematics, IEC/DIN standards and substation communication systems.
- Previous experience with German transmission networks, TSOs, DSOs or offshore substations is advantageous.
- Ability to work across European project locations and offshore environments.
Certifications
Relevant electrical safety qualifications and offshore certifications will be required before deployment, including applicable SCC, EFK/QEP, offshore medical, sea survival, working at height and emergency response training.
Interested?
SR2 would love to speak with experienced Protection & Control Engineers looking for their next long-term freelance assignment supporting major European energy infrastructure.
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