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Engineer – Secondary Technology, Substations
ALTENEngineer in secondary technology for substations supporting power networks. Focus on protection technology with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability in a leading development service provider.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Process tenders from transmission system operators (TSOs) for protection and secondary systems in high- and extra-high-voltage substations
- Design and size protection systems for 220 kV and 380 kV installations in accordance with standards and operational safety
- Develop protection concepts such as distance protection, differential protection and breaker-failure logic
- Configure protection relays such as Siemens SIPROTEC (e.g., 7SA6, 7SD6) and create consistent device settings
- Conduct technical clarifications and coordinate with TSOs, planners, customers and internal specialist departments
- Prepare protection diagrams, logic matrices, deviation lists and technical specifications
- Create and review FAT and SAT test plans for factory acceptance and commissioning tests
- Supervise protection tests and support fault analysis and commissioning
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or comparable qualification
- Experience with protection relays such as Siemens SIPROTEC (7SA6, 7SD6, 7UT6, 7SJ6), ABB RELION or GE MiCOM
- Proficient with planning software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or PSS/E
- Configure protection devices using DIGSI 5/6 or ABB PCM600
- Use test systems such as OMICRON Test Universe (CMC, CMControl) or Doble F6150
- Familiar with relevant standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 60255, VDE 0101/0102 and ENTSO‑E guidelines
- Produce technical documentation in AutoCAD, EPLAN or MS Visio
- Deep understanding of protection engineering, network operation procedures and secondary systems
- Willingness to travel occasionally to test facilities, customer sites or construction sites
- Fluent in German and English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Talent management – we develop your career
- Work‑life balance – flexible working hours and mobile/home working possible
- Fit and relaxed – access to EGYM Wellpass
- Enjoy biking – company bike leasing
- Green mobility – discounted mobility options
- Permanent employment contract
- Corporate benefits
- Team events
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Hard Skills & Tools
protection systems designdistance protectiondifferential protectionbreaker-failure logicprotection relaysprotection device configurationtechnical documentationprotection engineeringnetwork operation proceduressecondary systems
Soft Skills
technical clarificationcoordinationcommunicationsupervisionfault analysis