Senior HV/MV Protection & Control Engineer (Hybrid)

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Toulouse

Hybrid

EUR 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is assisting a major engineering and energy infrastructure company in France to hire a Protection & Control Engineer for HV/MV substations and grid connection projects. The role focuses on protection coordination, relay configuration, automation systems, and participation in design reviews and commissioning across France’s grid developments.

The ideal candidate holds an Electrical Engineering degree with 3–6+ years of experience, proficiency in ETAP/DIgSILENT

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems / Automation or equivalent.
3–6+ years of experience in protection studies, relay settings, or control systems (HV/MV).
Familiar with IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104 protocols.
Experience with RTE / Enedis / EPC contractors or similar utilities preferred.
Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Responsibilities

Perform protection coordination and selectivity studies for substations and grid connections.
Design and configure protection relays, IEDs, RTUs and automation systems.
Prepare single-line diagrams, logic and functional schemes.
Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning activities.
Manage technical interfaces between design, construction, and client teams.
Provide technical support during operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance phases.