Substation Automation

Substation Automation / Control Systems Engineer (Umspannwerksleittechnik)

Location:
Onsite onboarding in Bavaria region + hybrid afterwards

Start Date:
ASAP – February

Workload:
35–40 hours per week

Duration:
12 months preferred (6–18 months possible)

Industry:
High Voltage / Extra High Voltage Substations

About the Project

We are seeking experienced
Substation Automation / Control Systems Engineers (Umspannwerksleittechnik)
for long-term assignments within Germany's energy infrastructure environment.

You will support technically challenging HV/EHV substation projects in cooperation with transmission system operators, utilities, and large industrial stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

• Engineering and integration of substation automation and control systems
• Configuration and testing of control/SCADA components
• Supporting several substation projects at once
• Collaboration with vendors, TSOs, and internal engineering teams
• Ensuring compliance with grid and technical standards
• Documentation, reporting, and commissioning support

Requirements

• Ideally 10–15 years of relevant experience (7–10 years with strong references also considered)
• In-depth knowledge of substation automation and control technologies
• Hands-on experience with HV/EHV installations
• TSO project experience is a strong advantage
• Very good communication skills in German or English
• Independent, detail-oriented working style

Work Setup

• Initial onsite onboarding in Germany for 3–6 months
• Hybrid setup afterwards: part remote, part onsite (typically 2–3 days/week remote)

These roles offer the opportunity to work on key energy infrastructure projects with significant impact on Germany's transmission landscape.

If you are interested, we encourage you to apply with your CV.