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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 testingIntegration with SCADA and control systemsCompliance with grid protection standards and local regulationsTechnical support during energisation and fault response

Requirements:

Minimum 7 years' experience in protection engineering for HV/MV substationsHands-on commissioning experience using GE or GE-related OEM protection systemsStrong understanding of IEC standards and protection philosophiesFluent in English; additional European language skills beneficialMobile and flexible for international site-based work

Additional Info:

T&D contractor role with negotiable rotation patternAccommodation, travel, and local transport provided by EWIWorking 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.

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