Protection Engineer - (T&D Contract)

Reference: PRWP_1753951452

Job Title: Protection Engineer (Contractor) - Substation Project, Poland
Location: Poland - Coastal Region
Contract Type: Contract (6-12 months)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Protection Engineer to support the delivery of a key substation project in Poland. This is a 6-12 month contract position, with full-time working hours from Monday to Friday. The role focuses on the engineering, configuration, and testing of protection relays and secondary systems for a high-voltage substation connected to renewable energy infrastructure.

You will work closely with design, commissioning, and SCADA teams to ensure proper integration and operation of the protection schemes throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review protection schemes, logic diagrams, and secondary system designs for HV substations.

  • Configure, test, and commission protection relays (e.g., Siemens, ABB, GE, SEL or equivalent).

  • Perform relay coordination studies, fault analysis, and settings calculations.

  • Participate in FAT, SAT, and functional testing of protection systems and panels.

  • Prepare and verify protection settings files, test plans, and commissioning documentation.

  • Coordinate with SCADA and automation engineers to ensure correct signal interfacing and communication.

  • Troubleshoot protection and secondary system issues during installation and commissioning phases.

  • Ensure all activities comply with project specifications, grid code, and IEC standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Protection Engineer in substation or power systems projects.

  • Strong technical background in protection relays (multivendor experience preferred).

  • Solid understanding of secondary systems including CTs, VTs, interlocking, and tripping schemes.

  • Familiarity with grid protection schemes such as distance, differential, and overcurrent protection.

  • Experience with testing tools (e.g., Omicron, Doble) and software for settings/configuration.

  • Working knowledge of IEC 61850 and related communication protocols is advantageous.

  • Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.

  • Eligibility to work in Poland or the EU.

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 31/07/2025
Reference: PRWP_1753951452

Protection Engineer - (T&D Contract)

Poland Contract Grid & Transmission

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