Lead MV Component Design Engineer: Substation & RFQ

Academic Work Finland Oy; Ylöjärvi; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive design and selection of primary substation components, bridging clients and suppliers for technical compliance. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model with a path to long-term collaboration with a global industry leader.

You will lead independent design work, manage RFQs, perform field studies, and ensure designs meet IEC/IEEE and APAC standards, with willingness to travel for FATs.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of substation primary design or MV component engineering.
• Able to conduct electrical and electromagnetic field studies.
• Experience calculating component clearances.
• Lead Engineer level capable of independent task management.
• Willing to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute component design and supplier/client negotiations for substation projects.
• Select and design primary components (reactors, capacitor banks, busbars).
• Manage RFQ process and technical evaluations with suppliers.
• Conduct electrical and electromagnetic field studies.
• Calculate component clearances for initial and final designs.
• Negotiate technical deviations with clients as needed.
• Attend FAT at international supplier facilities.
• Ensure designs meet IEC, IEEE and APAC requirements.

Skills

Substation design

Medium-voltage components

Electrical field studies

Clearance calculations

Independent leadership

Travel willingness

Power systems degree

Education

Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

Job description

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive design and selection of primary substation components, bridging clients and suppliers for technical compliance. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model with a path to long-term collaboration with a global industry leader.

You will lead independent design work, manage RFQs, perform field studies, and ensure designs meet IEC/IEEE and APAC standards, with willingness to travel for FATs.