Secondary engineer - HV​/MV substations

We are supporting a  leading international player in the energy and power transmission sector  in the recruitment of a  Secondary Engineer  to join its Grid Integration activities in Rotterdam.
In this role, you will design and deliver  secondary systems for high- and medium-voltage substations and grid connections , covering protection, control, SCADA and auxiliary systems.
You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from engineering and design through testing and commissioning, working closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Your responsibilities   Produce secondary engineering deliverables including  SLDs, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists and panel layouts
Specify and select equipment such as  protection relays, CTs/VTs, switch gear auxiliaries, PLC, RTU and SCADA systems
Develop and validate  protection and control philosophies
Perform engineering calculations and prepare  relay setting files
Prepare and support  FAT and SAT procedures
Ensure compliance with  IEC/EN standards, Dutch grid codes and QHSE requirements
Coordinate with  primary, civil and telecom engineers  to ensure complete technical interfaces
Support installation, testing and commissioning activities
Review as-built documentation and support customer handover
Coordinate suppliers and panel builders, including technical reviews and factory acceptance testing
Act as a technical partner to customers, clarifying requirements and presenting engineering solutions
Your background   Bachelor’s degree in  Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Protection & Control , or a related discipline
Minimum  4 years of experience in secondary engineering  for substations or industrial power systems
Strong knowledge of  protection and control systems

Experience with concepts such as:
Differential protection
Distance protection
IEC 61850
Protection relay configuration
FAT / SAT
Experience working from  design through commissioning
Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary project teams
Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Dutch is a strong advantage
What’s on offer   Permanent position with a leading international energy technology company
40 days of annual leave
Pension plan
Hybrid working:  3 days remote / 2 days office
International and technically challenging HV/MV projects
Opportunity to contribute directly to major grid and energy transition projects
Strong opportunities for technical development and career progression

Location:

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Contract:

Permanent
Working model:  Hybrid – 3 days remote / 2 days office
Travel:  Limited travel to customer and project sites

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