Project Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Sachsen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Project Engineer for the Saxony region to design and implement automation solutions for HV/MV substations. You will work on IEC 61850 configurations, protection interfaces, and SCADA integration, coordinating with design teams and project managers.

You will configure SAS, PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs, implement communication protocols, and develop testing procedures. Travel for FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in substation automation, SCADA, or industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation and control system concepts for HV/MV substations (IEC 61850, protection interfaces, SCADA integration).
• Prepare technical specifications, design documents, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
• Design communication architectures (GOOSE, MMS, redundancy concepts, routing, cyber security considerations).
• Coordinate with electrical design teams, protection engineers, and project managers.
• Configure and program SAS, PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Implement IEC 61850, IEC 60870‑5‑104, Modbus TCP protocols.
• Develop and test logic sequences, interlocks, and alarm structures.
• Perform FAT and SAT; support on-site commissioning and handover.
• Troubleshoot automation and communication issues during energization.

Skills

IEC 61850

PLC/RTU programming

Protection systems

Grid communication protocols

VDE/IEC standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Automation/Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

ABB PLC

Schneider PLC

Job description

Project Engineer - Saxony, Germany - Automation for Substations - Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design
  • Develop automation and control system concepts for HV/MV substations (IEC 61850, protection interfaces, SCADA integration).
  • Prepare technical specifications, design documents, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
  • Design communication architectures (GOOSE, MMS, redundancy concepts, routing, cyber security considerations).
  • Coordinate with electrical design teams, protection engineers, and project managers.
• Programming & Configuration
  • Configure and program substation automation systems (SAS), PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
  • Implement communication protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870‑5‑104, Modbus TCP).
  • Develop and test logic sequences, interlocks, and alarm structures.
• Testing & Commissioning
  • Perform factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
  • Support on‑site commissioning, parameterization, and integration of control and protection equipment.
  • Troubleshoot automation and communication issues during energization and handover.
• Project Coordination
  • Act as the technical interface between clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with project scope, technical standards (VDE, IEC), and safety requirements.
  • Prepare documentation, test reports, and as‑built files.

Key Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering, or similar.
  • Experience in substation automation, SCADA, or industrial control systems (preferably in HV/MV grid environments).
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of IEC 61850 engineering (System Configuration Language/SCL, IED configuration).
  • Experience with PLC/RTU programming (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Honeywell, etc.).
  • Understanding of protection systems, signal interfaces, and grid communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with VDE, EN, and IEC standards for substations and control systems.