Substation Electrical Designer – Remote

COWI; Aarhus; Hybrid; DKK 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking an Electrical Designer to support high-voltage substation projects, focusing on secondary systems, control and monitoring interfaces, and detailed electrical drawings.

You will work across substations, extensions, refurbishments, and new builds, translating requirements into compliant schematics while coordinating with primary equipment and protection systems. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Practical experience in electrical design and the preparation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using PCSCHEMATIC and SEE Electrical.
• A sound understanding of high-voltage substations, AC and DC auxiliary power supplies, control and monitoring circuits, and protection equipment.
• An understanding of the interfaces between primary equipment and secondary systems.
• A high level of proficiency in both Danish and English, spoken and written.
• The ability to obtain the security clearance required for the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for substation control and monitoring systems.
• Translate functional requirements into detailed electrical drawings and technical documentation in accordance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Review electrical drawings for technical accuracy, consistency and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces between primary equipment, control and protection systems, and auxiliary power supplies.
• Provide electrical design support throughout the delivery of high-voltage substation projects.

Skills

Structured approach

Independent work

Bilingual: Danish & English

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PCSCHEMATIC

SEE Electrical

Job description

COWI is seeking an Electrical Designer to support high-voltage substation projects, focusing on secondary systems, control and monitoring interfaces, and detailed electrical drawings.

You will work across substations, extensions, refurbishments, and new builds, translating requirements into compliant schematics while coordinating with primary equipment and protection systems. Travel to project sites is expected.