Control Systems Engineer

SR2; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to deliver commissioning, testing and maintenance for HV/MV substation automation and control systems in Germany and offshore Baltic Sea projects. The role involves on-site rotation with 7–14 days on site and long-term contract potential, starting January 2027.

You will configure, test and troubleshoot secondary equipment, work with station control systems and SCADA interfaces, and produce reports and drawings for the project teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV/MV substation automation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of electrical control technology, protocols, and schematics.
• Experience with DIN/VDE standards and safety requirements.
• Hands-on commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding.
• Experience with configuration and testing software.
• English communication skills; German desirable.

Responsibilities

• Commission, test and maintain HV substation control and automation systems.
• Configure, parameterise and troubleshoot secondary electrical equipment.
• Work with station control systems, remote-control technology and communication interfaces.
• Conduct functional testing, electrical measurements and fault analysis.
• Support electrical installation, technical inspections and site safety.
• Produce commissioning reports, technical documentation and as-built drawings.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and commissioning teams.

Skills

HV Substations

Automation systems

Electrical Schematics

Maintenance & Fault-finding

Configuration software

English communication

German desirable

Tools

SCADA

IEC 61850

OMICRON CMC

DIN/VDE standards

Job description

Control Systems Engineer – HV Substations | Germany & Offshore Baltic Sea

Location: Germany / Offshore Baltic Sea Projects

Contract: Freelance / Long-term Contract

Start Date: January 2027 onwards

Duration: Long-term project, expected 12-16 months (subject to confirmation)

Rotation: Approximately 7-14 days on site, depending on project requirements

Language: English required; German highly desirable

SR2 is partnering with a leading engineering organisation delivering critical high-voltage infrastructure projects across Germany, including offshore renewable energy developments in the Baltic Sea.

We're looking for experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the commissioning, testing and maintenance of HV/MV substation automation and control systems.

This is an opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects, initially supporting onshore activities before potentially transitioning offshore.

What you'll be doing

• Commission, test and maintain HV substation control and automation systems.
• Configure, parameterise and troubleshoot secondary electrical equipment.
• Work with station control systems, remote-control technology and communication interfaces.
• Conduct functional testing, electrical measurements and fault analysis.
• Support electrical installation, technical inspections and site safety.
• Produce commissioning reports, technical documentation and as-built drawings.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and commissioning teams.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in HV/MV substation automation, control systems or secondary systems commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control technology, communication protocols and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with DIN/VDE standards and electrical safety requirements.
• Hands-on commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with configuration and testing software.
• English communication skills; German highly desirable.

Additional advantages

• IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104 or SCADA integration experience.
• OMICRON CMC testing experience.
• Offshore wind or offshore substation experience.
• SCC, EFK/QEP and relevant offshore safety certifications.
• Location: Germany, with potential offshore Baltic Sea deployment
• Start: January 2027 onwards
• Duration: Approximately 12-16 months, subject to confirmation
• Rotation: Approximately 7-14 days on site
• Expenses: Travel and accommodation expected to be covered separately
• Eligibility: Applications welcomed from suitably qualified engineers across Europe, subject to deployment requirements