Substation Control & Automation Specialist - Remote Hybrid

COWI; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; 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 in Denmark. You will work with RTUs, BCUs and HMIs, ensuring reliable integration with protection and primary equipment.

You will travel within Denmark to project sites, perform on-site holdleder tasks when authorized, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient transformer and transmission system solutions.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience with control systems for high-voltage substations.
• Experience configuring and testing substation control equipment from multiple manufacturers.
• Proficient with IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 61850 protocols.
• Understanding interfaces between control systems, protection equipment and HV primary equipment.
• Fluent in Danish and English, written and spoken.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and act as holdleder.

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

High-voltage substations

IEC 60870-5-104

IEC 60870-5-103

IEC 61850

HMI configuration

Danish proficiency

English proficiency

Security clearance capable

Education

Electrical engineering degree

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 in Denmark. You will work with RTUs, BCUs and HMIs, ensuring reliable integration with protection and primary equipment.

You will travel within Denmark to project sites, perform on-site holdleder tasks when authorized, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient transformer and transmission system solutions.