Project Engineering – Secondary for Control & Protection

MDE Norway; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-work-home travel discussions

Visa/process support

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

MDE Norway is seeking an experienced Electrical Substation Engineer to develop technical drawings and lead Secondary Engineering scope for substation projects in Europe. You will manage design, calculations, and documentation through project closeout, coordinating with sub-suppliers and commissioning teams.

The role requires a strong background in electrical design software, power systems, and SCADA, with fluency in English and Norwegian, and a willingness to work on-site in Oslo.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering/dept or site work.
• Knowledge of substation control and protection engineering and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create technical drawings and documents for construction and project execution.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate Secondary Engineering scope and sub-suppliers to secure integrity and correct function of the substation system.
• Take responsibility for all substation Control and Protection design, calculations and documentation through to project closeout.
• Prepare relevant procedures related to the project scope.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Engage with factories and suppliers across Europe to support project needs.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs comply with customer requirements and standards.
• Report to the Engineering Manager and project team to ensure Secondary Engineering activities are executed efficiently.

Skills

Substation engineering

English & Norwegian fluency

Project coordination

Electrical design knowledge

SCADA & programming knowledge

IED tools PCM600

Power systems & renewables

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Higher education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

EPLAN

E3

AutoCAD

PCM600

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and create technical drawings and documents essential for construction and project execution.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate all Secondary Engineering scope and sub-suppliers to secure the integrity, completeness and correct function of the substation system.
• Take responsibility for all substation Control and Protection design, calculations and documentation, including base design, detail design and as-built documentation through to project closeout.
• Take responsibility for Control and Protection systems with sub-suppliers.
• Prepare relevant procedures related to the project scope.
• Make technical recommendations in the Control and Protection design, engineering and execution phases to ensure actions are completed according to process requirements and standards.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities throughout the project.
• Assist in preparing proposals and presentations for engineering projects, including protection and measuring equipment technical specifications, cabling estimates and validation of equipment.
• Create and deliver Control and Protection scope-specific work planning, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity analyses.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs comply with customer requirements and local regulations and standards.
• Conduct necessary clarifications on components, supplies, services, and control and protection systems.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Participate actively in testing and commissioning activities, working closely with commissioning engineers on-site.
• Engage with factories and suppliers across Europe to support project needs.
• Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction through continued dialogue and excellent service at all project stages.
• Collaborate and network with engineering colleagues, share best practice across projects and disciplines, and develop leadership, coordination and communication skills with support from local and international teams.
• Report to the Engineering Manager and project team, ensuring Secondary Engineering activities are executed efficiently and cost-effectively in accordance with customer expectations, contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

Qualification Requirements

• Higher education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• Broad knowledge of substation Control and Protection engineering and execution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience from an engineering department or site work.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following relevant workplace safety guidelines.
• High level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills to quickly resolve project-related activities and issues.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of electrical design software such as EPLAN, E3 or AutoCAD is considered positive.
• Knowledge of Power Systems, Renewable Energy and Transmission Systems is considered positive.
• Knowledge of control systems, SCADA and programming is considered positive.
• Knowledge of IED tools such as PCM600 or similar is considered positive.
• Knowledge of Norwegian laws for power systems is considered positive.
• Experience with commissioning, protection testing, secondary injections and primary injections is considered positive.
  Duration: 01.09.2026-01.09.2027

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home-work-home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits
• Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects - focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value. MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together. Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!