Job Opportunity: Secondary Electrical Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Secondary Electrical Engineer to join our team. As a key player in the design, implementation and optimization of secondary systems within high-voltage substations (110kV - 380kV), you will work on protection, control and automation systems ensuring safe and reliable power transmission.
Responsibilities:
* Engineering & Design: Develop secondary system designs including protection, control and SCADA systems.
* Technical Documentation: Create detailed wiring diagrams, functional specifications and interface descriptions using tools like ELCAD, AutoCAD or EPLAN.
* Protection & Control Systems: Configure and program relay protection systems (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, SEL) and test settings for grid stability.
* System Integration: Ensure seamless communication between protection, control and SCADA systems through IEC 61850 protocol and conventional signal exchanges.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with primary engineers, project managers and clients to ensure technical alignment and project success.
* Innovation & Optimization: Stay up-to-date with industry developments and contribute to the digitalization and automation of secondary systems.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related field.
* Minimum 3 years in secondary engineering for high-voltage substations.
* Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay programming and IEC 61850 communication.
* Experience with engineering tools such as ELCAD, AutoCAD, EPLAN, DigSi or PCM600.
* Analytical mindset to analyze grid disturbances and optimize protection settings.
* Proficient in English; willingness to learn Dutch is advantageous.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Opportunity to work on innovative projects in energy transition.
* Professional growth through training and development programs.
* A collaborative and dynamic international work environment.
* The flexibility to work from Porto with regular interactions and visits to the Netherlands.