Protection & Control Engineer - HV Substations

SR2; Berlin; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

SR2 is seeking experienced Protection & Control Engineers for a long-term freelance assignment on high voltage substations across Germany, including offshore Baltic Sea projects.

You will engage in hands-on commissioning, relay testing, fault investigation and documentation, with focus on OMICRON equipment and German transmission networks. On-site rotations and offshore environments are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV/MV protection and control engineering.
• Hands-on protection relay commissioning and testing experience.
• Practical experience with OMICRON CMC equipment.
• Knowledge of current transformer testing, ideally OMICRON CTA.
• Understanding of electrical schematics, IEC/DIN standards and substation communication systems.
• Previous experience with German transmission networks, TSOs or offshore substations is advantageous.
• Ability to work across European project locations and offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing protection systems within HV/MV substations.
• Configuring, parameterising and testing protection relays.
• Performing secondary injection testing using OMICRON CMC equipment.
• Conducting current transformer testing using OMICRON CTA equipment.
• Investigating protection faults, disturbances and system performance.
• Supporting commissioning, maintenance and inspection of primary and secondary substation systems.
• Producing commissioning reports, test records and technical documentation.
• Working alongside the client to maintain high engineering, quality and safety standards.

Skills

HV/MV protection

Relay commissioning

OMICRON CMC

CT testing

IEC/DIN standards

Substation comms

German networks experience

European projects

Tools

OMICRON CTA

OMICRON CMC

Job description

Protection & Control Engineer – HV Substations

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

Protection & Control Engineers – Ready for your next major HV infrastructure project?

SR2 is partnering with an established engineering client delivering critical high-voltage transmission infrastructure across Germany, including onshore and offshore-related substation projects.

We're looking for experienced freelance Protection & Control Engineers who enjoy hands-on commissioning, relay testing, fault investigation and working on complex electrical infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

• Commissioning and testing protection systems within HV/MV substations.
• Configuring, parameterising and testing protection relays.
• Performing secondary injection testing using OMICRON CMC equipment.
• Conducting current transformer testing using OMICRON CTA equipment.
• Investigating protection faults, disturbances and system performance.
• Supporting commissioning, maintenance and inspection of primary and secondary substation systems.
• Producing commissioning reports, test records and technical documentation.
• Working alongside the client to maintain high engineering, quality and safety standards.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in HV/MV protection and control engineering.
• Strong hands-on protection relay commissioning and testing experience.
• Practical experience with OMICRON CMC equipment.
• Knowledge of current transformer testing, ideally OMICRON CTA.
• Understanding of electrical schematics, IEC/DIN standards and substation communication systems.
• Previous experience with German transmission networks, TSOs, DSOs or offshore substations is advantageous.
• Ability to work across European project locations and offshore environments.

Certifications

Relevant electrical safety qualifications and offshore certifications will be required before deployment, including applicable SCC, EFK/QEP, offshore medical, sea survival, working at height and emergency response training.

Interested?

SR2 would love to speak with experienced Protection & Control Engineers looking for their next long-term freelance assignment supporting major European energy infrastructure.