Senior Protection & Secondary Design Engineer (Medium Voltage) (M/F/D)

About us We are working with a well-established engineering organisation seeking an experienced

Senior Protection & Secondary Design Engineer

specialising in

Medium Voltage (MV) systems .

Nachfolgend finden Sie alles, was Sie über diese Stelle wissen müssen und was von den Bewerbern erwartet wird. In this role, you will take ownership of

protection system design and secondary engineering , supporting projects end-to-end — from initial concept through to commissioning. This is a highly technical position suited to someone with strong expertise in

power system protection, relay configuration, and schematic design . Tasks

Key Responsibilities

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Design complete protection schemes for MV systems, including feeders, transformers, generators, and switchgear

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Develop detailed secondary schematics in line with project specifications and industry standards

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Select appropriate protection relays based on system studies and project requirements

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Configure, parameterise, and commission protection relays

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Carry out relay testing including functional testing, secondary injection, and commissioning tests

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Specify and select Current Transformers (CTs) and Voltage Transformers (VTs) for protection and metering

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Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, IEEE) and client specifications

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Prepare and review technical documentation, protection philosophies, and drawings

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Support troubleshooting, fault analysis, and system optimisation

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Provide on-site support during commissioning and project delivery when required

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Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including project managers, primary engineers, and commissioning teams Profile

Your Profile

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Extensive experience in power system protection engineering, particularly within Medium Voltage environments

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Strong background in secondary design and protection scheme development

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In-depth knowledge of protection relays and leading manufacturers

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Hands-on experience with relay testing and commissioning

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Solid understanding of CT and VT selection and sizing

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Proficiency in schematic design tools such as: EPLAN

AutoCAD

Experience with

Elecdes

xtqdlap is a strong advantage

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Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical decisions

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Willingness to travel to project sites as required

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Fluent in

English and German

(written and spoken) Experience Required

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7–10+ years of experience in protection engineering and secondary system design (MV level) We offer

What’s on Offer

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Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact energy projects

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End-to-end involvement across design, testing, and commissioning

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Flexible working environment with project-based travel

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Long-term stability within a growing engineering organisation