Protection, Automation & Control Test and Service Engineer (F/M/X)

Amaris Consulting; Den Haag; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Protection, Automation & Control Test and Service Engineer to support testing, commissioning, and servicing of PAC systems for HV substations in The Hague. You will work on protection relays, digital substations, SCADA solutions, and industrial networks.

The role requires hands-on testing, FAT/SAT support, and occasional international travel. A strong focus on reliability, cybersecurity, and quality is essential, with fluent English and willingness to travel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with protection, automation, and control systems in HV substations.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and Modbus protocols.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; European passport preferred.
• Proficient in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Configure, test, and validate protection relays and digital twin solutions to ensure reliable system performance.
• Execute functional testing of station automation systems, including SCADA, RTUs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Support FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities.
• Perform service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection, automation, and control systems in substations.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve technical issues during testing, commissioning, and operations.
• Conduct system integration and communication testing using IEC 61850, Modbus, and related protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, customers, and contractors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reliability, cybersecurity, quality, and safety.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Automation

Protection & control

SCADA

IEC 61850

Modbus

Cybersecurity

Documentation

English reports

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SIPROTEC

SICAM A8000/S8000

Ruggedcom

SCADA tools

Descripción del empleo

Protection, Automation & Control Test and Service Engineer (F/M/X)

The Hague

Permanent Job,Temporary Job

As a consultant, you will be embedded in a high-tech innovation environment, supporting the testing, commissioning, and servicing of advanced Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) systems for medium- and high-voltage substations. You will contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of critical energy infrastructure by working with protection relays, digital substations, SCADA solutions, and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and validate protection relays and digital twin solutions to ensure reliable system performance.
• Execute functional testing of station automation systems, including SCADA, RTUs, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities.
• Perform service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection, automation, and control systems in medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve technical issues during system testing, commissioning, and operational activities.
• Conduct system integration and communication testing using IEC 61850, Modbus, and other relevant industrial protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, customers, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of system reliability, cybersecurity, quality, and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Automation, or a related technical field.
• Experience with protection, automation, and control systems within medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Knowledge of substation protection and control systems, preferably with a focus on industrial cybersecurity.
• Experience configuring and testing protection relays, preferably SIPROTEC or comparable solutions.
• Familiarity with station automation systems, including SCADA, RTUs, HMIs, and solutions such as SICAM A8000/S8000.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols, particularly IEC 61850 and Modbus, and experience with network technologies such as Ruggedcom.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical service activities.
• Strong technical documentation, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and structured engineering processes.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, participate in 24/7 shift rotations when required, and hold a valid European passport.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this reason, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Job description

As a consultant, you will be embedded in a high-tech innovation environment, supporting the testing, commissioning, and servicing of advanced Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) systems for medium- and high-voltage substations. You will contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of critical energy infrastructure by working with protection relays, digital substations, SCADA solutions, and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and validate protection relays and digital twin solutions to ensure reliable system performance.
• Execute functional testing of station automation systems, including SCADA, RTUs, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities.
• Perform service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection, automation, and control systems in medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve technical issues during system testing, commissioning, and operational activities.
• Conduct system integration and communication testing using IEC 61850, Modbus, and other relevant industrial protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, customers, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of system reliability, cybersecurity, quality, and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Automation, or a related technical field.
• Experience with protection, automation, and control systems within medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Knowledge of substation protection and control systems, preferably with a focus on industrial cybersecurity.
• Experience configuring and testing protection relays, preferably SIPROTEC or comparable solutions.
• Familiarity with station automation systems, including SCADA, RTUs, HMIs, and solutions such as SICAM A8000/S8000.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols, particularly IEC 61850 and Modbus, and experience with network technologies such as Ruggedcom.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical service activities.
• Strong technical documentation, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and structured engineering processes.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, participate in 24/7 shift rotations when required, and hold a valid European passport.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this reason, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting isan independent technologyconsulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade - this is made possible by an international team of7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We're focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!