Senior Protection Engineer (Site-Based - T&D Projects)
Location: Spain (2-3 months), then Poland (until year-end)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Freelance/Contract
EWI is recruiting for a Senior Protection Engineer to support transmission and distribution (T&D) projects in Europe. This is a site-based role starting in Spain, followed by relocation to Poland, working directly with a major OEM within their Grid Solutions division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commissioning and testing of protection schemes (distance, differential, overcurrent, etc.)
- Relay settings validation and on-site functional testing
- Integration with SCADA and control systems
- Compliance with grid protection standards and local regulations
- Technical support during energisation and fault response
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years' experience in protection engineering for HV/MV substations
- Hands-on commissioning experience using GE or GE-related OEM protection systems
- Strong understanding of IEC standards and protection philosophies
- Fluent in English; additional European language skills beneficial
- Mobile and flexible for international site-based work
Additional Info:
- T&D contractor role with negotiable rotation pattern
- Accommodation, travel, and local transport provided by EWI
- Working with a major OEM's Grid Solutions division
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.