Engineer – Substation Automation System

🕒 May 23

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ALTEN

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10,000+ employees

🚀 Aerospace

Engineering • IT Services • Aerospace

ALTEN is a leader in outsourced Engineering and R&D and IT Services, catering to various industries such as aeronautics, automotive, banking, and life sciences. With a workforce of over 57,400 employees across nearly 30 countries, ALTEN specializes in executing complex and technical projects, supporting innovation and technology advancements in multiple sectors. The company focuses on providing engineering services, project management, and IT solutions to enhance client operations and foster sustainable innovation.

📋 Description

• Process tenders from transmission system operators (TSOs) in the field of secondary equipment for high-voltage substations • Plan and integrate modern control systems into complex substation environments • Design SAS architectures based on IEC 61850, including GOOSE and MMS communication • Configure HMI interfaces and communication networks such as fiber-optic and Ethernet structures • Manage interfaces with protection systems, TSO control centers, suppliers and subcontractors • Develop communication matrices, system descriptions and technical specifications • Create test protocols, prepare and execute Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) • Analyze technical requirements from TSOs and translate them into robust system solutions

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification • Experience in control systems, Substation Automation Systems (SAS) or secondary equipment • Proficient with control systems such as Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS, Spectrum Power, ABB MicroSCADA or GE Grid Solutions • Confident with communication standards like IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV), Modbus, DNP3 or PROFINET • Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems such as WinCC, Zenon or Ignition • Familiar with network design tools like Wireshark or Cisco Packet Tracer and with fiber-optic and Ethernet networks • Knowledge of cybersecurity according to IEC 62351, ISO 27001 and experience configuring firewalls (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet) • Fluent in German and English

🏖️ Benefits

• Talent management – we develop your career • Work–life balance – flexible working hours and remote work possible • Fit and relaxed – with EGYM Wellpass • Enjoy biking – company bike leasing available • Green mobility – discounted travel options with us • Permanent employment contract • Corporate benefits • Team events