Protection and Controls Engineer

Reference: 101_1751882769

Job Title: Protection and Controls Engineer
Location: Europe
Contract Duration: 12 months (Immediate start)

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Protection and Controls Engineer
to join a dynamic team working on large-scale offshore wind power projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commissioning phase, ensuring smooth integration and functionality of control systems and protection relays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Protection and Controls Engineer activities for the control and protection systems in offshore wind power projects.
  • Conduct site testing, troubleshooting, and validation of system performance according to project specifications and industry standards.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate Protection and Controls schedules and technical requirements.
  • Execute control system and protection relay testing, fault analysis, and system tuning.
  • Utilize software tools such as Zenon, COPA-DATA, and DS Agile for configuration, monitoring, and commissioning tasks.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed Protection and Controls engineering documentation, reports, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements during all commissioning activities.
  • Provide technical support and training to on-site personnel and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Protection and Controls Engineer, preferably in the renewable energy sector or related industrial control projects.
  • Hands-on experience with control system software tools including Zenon, COPA-DATA, and DS Agile.
  • Strong expertise in protection relays and associated testing and commissioning.
  • Solid understanding of control systems integration and fault diagnostics.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with offshore wind power projects or large-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of industry standards related to Protection and Controls engineering

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.

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.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 07/07/2025
Reference: 101_1751882769

Protection and Controls Engineer

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