Substation Control & Automation Engineer (Remote/On-site)

COWI; Vejle; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking a Substation Control and Automation Specialist to design, configure, test and commission control systems for Energinet’s 132–400 kV substations across Denmark. You will work with RTUs, BCUs and HMIs, ensuring integration with protection systems and primary equipment while coordinating with protection/communication teams.

Applicants should have a relevant electrical engineering qualification, 5+ years of HV substation control experience, and proficiency in Danish and English.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in electrical engineering or an equivalent technical background.
• At least five years of experience with control systems for high-voltage substations.
• Experience configuring and testing substation control equipment from multiple manufacturers.
• Proficiency in Danish and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to obtain the required security clearance and holdleder qualification when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure substation control and monitoring functions in accordance with functional requirements and customer specifications.
• Configure, test and commission RTUs, bay control units and HMIs.
• Configure and verify communication interfaces between control devices, protection equipment and remote control systems.
• Plan and perform functional and integration testing to verify control functions, signal exchange and correct operation of system interfaces.
• Troubleshoot configuration, communication and interface issues in collaboration with other technical specialists.
• Prepare and maintain configuration documentation, test procedures and test records.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with colleagues responsible for protection, communication systems, electrical design and primary equipment
• Undertake the designated on-site role of “holdleder” when required and subject to the relevant qualifications and authorisation.

Skills

IEC 60870-5-104

IEC 60870-5-103

IEC 61850

Substation control systems

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

COWI is seeking a Substation Control and Automation Specialist to design, configure, test and commission control systems for Energinet’s 132–400 kV substations across Denmark. You will work with RTUs, BCUs and HMIs, ensuring integration with protection systems and primary equipment while coordinating with protection/communication teams.

Applicants should have a relevant electrical engineering qualification, 5+ years of HV substation control experience, and proficiency in Danish and English.