High Voltage Electrical Engineer

BOSS Professional Services; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Engineer for offshore substation projects. This role will involve delivering HV engineering expertise, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting major renewable energy initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in offshore wind or large-scale infrastructure. Flexible working and competitive rates are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Degree-qualified electrical engineer with experience in high-voltage systems.
• Experience with offshore wind or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of grid compliance and system redundancy.

Aufgaben

• Deliver HV electrical engineering expertise across the lifecycle of offshore substation projects.
• Coordinate HV systems design and integration.
• Support procurement and site commissioning activities.

Kenntnisse

High-voltage systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Power Factory

Jobbeschreibung

• Job #

Job Title: High Voltage Electrical Engineer – Offshore Substations.

Location: Central Europe & Offshore (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available).

Contract Type: Freelance – 12 or 24 Month Contract.

Recruiting on Behalf of a Leading Engineering Client in Central Europe.

Overview:

We are currently supporting a leading engineering client in Central Europe in their search for a High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join their offshore substation delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV professional to contribute to major renewable energy projects, while also gaining exposure to complex, high-reliability infrastructure environments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver HV electrical engineering expertise across the full lifecycle of offshore substation projects, from concept through to commissioning.
• Specify, review, and coordinate the design and integration of HV systems (33kV to 400kV), including transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Interface with internal teams, external contractors, and grid operators to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
• Support procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site commissioning activities.
• Contribute to the development of digital monitoring, SCADA integration, and protection coordination strategies.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant European and international standards, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and maintainability.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with demonstrable experience in high-voltage systems engineering.
• Background in offshore wind, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects involving critical power systems.
• Strong understanding of HV protection and control schemes, grid compliance, and system redundancy.
• Experience with HV cable routing, earthing, and insulation coordination is highly desirable.
• Proficient in engineering tools such as ETAP, Power Factory, or similar.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why This Role?

• Work on high-profile renewable energy projects with a forward-thinking engineering team.
• Exposure to technically complex and mission-critical HV infrastructure.
• Flexible working arrangements and long-term project involvement.
• Contracted on an all-inclusive day rate basis, aligned with current market rates.

Interested? Get in touch with for more information!

• Apply Now
• See All Jobs