Secondary Systems Engineer – Substations

Job not on LinkedIn

🔥 49 minutes ago

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Set Up Email Alert For New Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

ALTEN

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

10,000+ employees

🚘 Automotive

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Automotive • Construction • Consulting

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) for protection and secondary systems in high- and extra-high-voltage substations • Plan and design protection systems for 220 kV and 380 kV installations in compliance with standards and operational safety • Develop protection concepts such as distance protection, differential protection and breaker-failure logic • Parameterize protection relays such as Siemens SIPROTEC (e.g., 7SA6, 7SD6) and create consistent device settings • Conduct technical clarifications with TSOs, planners, clients and internal departments • Prepare protection schematics, logic matrices, deviation lists and technical specifications • Create and review FAT and SAT test plans for factory and commissioning tests • Support protection testing and assist with fault analysis and commissioning

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification • Proficient with protection relays such as Siemens SIPROTEC (7SA6, 7SD6, 7UT6, 7SJ6), ABB RELION or GE MiCOM in theory and practice • Experienced with planning software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or PSS/E • Confidently parameterize protection devices using DIGSI 5/6 or ABB PCM600 • Efficient use of test systems such as OMICRON Test Universe (CMC, CMControl) or Doble F6150 • Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 60255, VDE 0101/0102 and ENTSO‑E guidelines • Produce technical documentation in AutoCAD, EPLAN or MS Visio precisely and in a structured way • Deep understanding of protection engineering, grid operation processes and secondary systems • Willingness to travel occasionally to test facilities, customers or construction sites • 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 – always on the road with company bike leasing • Green mobility – discounted mobility options with us • Permanent employment contract • Corporate benefits • Team events