Senior HV Protection & Control Engineer — Substation Lead

FairPlay Engineering; Porto; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Senior/Lead Protection and Control Engineer to design protection and control schemes for high-voltage substations. You will work in a multidisciplinary international team, delivering reliable, safe substation solutions from concept through to completion.

The role requires 3–6 years of HV P&C experience, knowledge of IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, and familiarity with DIgSILENT, EPLAN, ETAP or PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Between 3 and 6 years of experience in Protection and Control engineering within high-voltage substation environments.
• Experience with electrical engineering software such as DIgSILENT, EPLAN, ETAP, or PSCAD. ELCAD and AUCOPLAN experience is a strong advantage.
• Solid familiarity with international standards including IEC, IEEE, and ANSI. Experience with IEC 61850 system design and configuration is an advantage.
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and coordinate across multidisciplinary international project teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Designing Protection and Control systems including protection schemes, control and automation systems, and telecommunications for high-voltage substations.
• Preparing technical documentation including single line diagrams, trip matrices, schematic and wiring diagrams, logic diagrams and IO lists, panel layouts, terminal wiring diagrams, control and LV cable lists, cable routing layouts, load lists, AC and DC calculations, battery and diesel generator sizing calculations, and telecommunication block schematics.
• Selecting and specifying equipment including protection relays, meters, communication devices, and control panels.
• Coordinating with primary engineers to ensure seamless integration of primary and Protection and Control systems across the full substation design.
• Supporting protection coordination studies to ensure system reliability and safety compliance.
• Participating in site visits and inspections to verify compliance with design specifications and applicable standards.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.

Skills

Protection and control design

HV substation experience

International project coordination

Strong communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT

EPLAN

ETAP

PSCAD

ELCAD

AUCOPLAN

Job description

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Senior/Lead Protection and Control Engineer to design protection and control schemes for high-voltage substations. You will work in a multidisciplinary international team, delivering reliable, safe substation solutions from concept through to completion.

The role requires 3–6 years of HV P&C experience, knowledge of IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, and familiarity with DIgSILENT, EPLAN, ETAP or PSCAD.