Principal Engineer – Control & Protection System Application
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Berlin • Germany
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About the role
- Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.
- Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.
- Be the owner of all aspects of Control & Protection system deployment, system configuration, and validation.
- Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.
- Participate in interviews for promotions or hirings within Engineering/Technology up to the level of Senior Engineer.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field or equivalent knowledge.
- Significant experience in power electronics, HVDC-LCC or VSC-based system design.
- Strong expertise in VSC control theory, modulation strategies, and power system protection.
- Experience with PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, Dig SILENT, or similar simulation tools.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEEE standards, and grid codes for VSC and HVDC applications.
- Proven track record in leading complex engineering projects and teams.
Benefits
- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility in work agreements.
- Competitive benefits and great development opportunities, including private health insurance.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HVDC Control & Protection systemsElectromagnetic Transient (EMT) studiesVSC control theorymodulation strategiespower system protectionpower electronicssystem designsystem configurationvalidation
Soft Skills
technical guidancementorshipknowledge transferleadershipteam management
Certifications
Master’s in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering