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Our client who is a specialist electrical engineering consultancy, focused on data centres and high-voltage infrastructure projects

We are looking for an experienced Protection and Control Engineer to strengthen their site delivery capability. This role has a strong practical, on-site focus: you will spend the majority of your time at project and client sites, following up installation work, executing testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring a clean, well-documented handover to the client. You will act as the technical anchor on site, coordinating closely with project management, panel and installation contractors, and client representatives to keep protection and control deliverables on schedule and to the required quality standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow up installation works on site for protection, control, and automation systems, ensuring compliance with design documentation, wiring diagrams, and applicable standards.Plan and execute site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning of protection relays, control and automation systems, and associated secondary equipment.Carry out functional testing, protection relay setting verification, loop checks, and interlocking/logic testing on site.Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues arising during installation, testing, and commissioning, escalating and coordinating corrective actions as needed.Act as the technical point of contact on site for contractors, subcontractors, and client personnel before and during commissioning phases.Ensure work on site is carried out safely and in accordance with HSE requirements and site-specific procedures.Prepare and maintain accurate site documentation, including test reports, punch lists, non-conformance reports, and as-built records.Coordinate and lead the handover process to the client, ensuring documentation, test records, and outstanding items are properly closed out.Provide feedback from site activities to the engineering and design teams to support continuous improvement.Support project schedules by proactively flagging risks or delays related to installation, testing, or commissioning progress.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related discipline (relevant experience may compensate for formal education).Solid experience as a Protection and Control Engineer, with a strong track record in site follow-upSolid experience of testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.Experience with both medium voltage and high voltage systems.Practical, hands-on experience with protection relays and secondary systems from major suppliers (e.g. ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE).Experienced in protection and control systems for transmission infrastructure up to and including 132kV.Good understanding of protection and control philosophy for substations, and of testing and commissioning procedures.Experience coordinating on-site activities with contractors and clients, and comfortable taking technical ownership on site.Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including extended periods on-site, domestically and/or internationally as required by projects.Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Preferred / Nice to Have:

Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and communication protocols.Familiarity with SCADA and station automation systems.Relevant site safety certifications (e.g. working at heights, first aid, high-voltage safety courses).Experienced in protection and control systems for transmission infrastructure up to and including 400kV.

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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We are looking for an experienced Protection and Control Engineer to strengthen their site delivery capability. This role has a strong practical, on-site focus: you will spend the majority of your time at project and client sites, following up installation work, executing testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring a clean, well-documented handover to the client. You will act as the technical anchor on site, coordinating closely with project management, panel and installation contractors, and client representatives to keep protection and control deliverables on schedule and to the required quality standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow up installation works on site for protection, control, and automation systems, ensuring compliance with design documentation, wiring diagrams, and applicable standards.Plan and execute site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning of protection relays, control and automation systems, and associated secondary equipment.Carry out functional testing, protection relay setting verification, loop checks, and interlocking/logic testing on site.Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues arising during installation, testing, and commissioning, escalating and coordinating corrective actions as needed.Act as the technical point of contact on site for contractors, subcontractors, and client personnel before and during commissioning phases.Ensure work on site is carried out safely and in accordance with HSE requirements and site-specific procedures.Prepare and maintain accurate site documentation, including test reports, punch lists, non-conformance reports, and as-built records.Coordinate and lead the handover process to the client, ensuring documentation, test records, and outstanding items are properly closed out.Provide feedback from site activities to the engineering and design teams to support continuous improvement.Support project schedules by proactively flagging risks or delays related to installation, testing, or commissioning progress.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related discipline (relevant experience may compensate for formal education).Solid experience as a Protection and Control Engineer, with a strong track record in site follow-upSolid experience of testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.Experience with both medium voltage and high voltage systems.Practical, hands-on experience with protection relays and secondary systems from major suppliers (e.g. ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE).Experienced in protection and control systems for transmission infrastructure up to and including 132kV.Good understanding of protection and control philosophy for substations, and of testing and commissioning procedures.Experience coordinating on-site activities with contractors and clients, and comfortable taking technical ownership on site.Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including extended periods on-site, domestically and/or internationally as required by projects.Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Preferred / Nice to Have:

Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and communication protocols.Familiarity with SCADA and station automation systems.Relevant site safety certifications (e.g. working at heights, first aid, high-voltage safety courses).Experience working within the Norwegian power grid sector or with Norwegian utilities.Experienced in protection and control systems for transmission infrastructure up to and including 400kV.

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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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Protection Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, and configuration of protection systems for medium-voltage and high-voltage substations serving data center and industrial clients in the Scandinavian market. 

The role focuses on protection scheme design, relay configuration and settings calculation, protection coordination studies, and support for testing and commissioning of protection systems. The position works closely with the Power Systems Studies Engineer for study inputs and with the Secondary Design Engineer for integration into panel designs and schematics. 

The Protection Engineer is a specialist role requiring deep knowledge of numerical protection relays from major vendors (ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric) and the ability to translate system study results into practical relay settings and protection philosophies. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Protection Scheme Design

Design protection schemes for HV and MV substations, including main and backup protection. Develop protection philosophies and functional specifications. Ensure protection designs meet grid code, TSO/DSO, and client requirements. Coordinate protection scheme design with data center redundancy and concurrent maintainability requirements. Prepare protection philosophy documentation.

Relay Configuration & Settings

Configure and implement protection relay settings for ABB, Siemens, and Schneider Electric relays. Calculate protection settings based on power system study results. Perform protection coordination at relay level. Programme numerical relays using vendor tools (PCM600, Digsi 5, MiCOM S1). Prepare relay setting documentation and configuration files.

Protection Studies & Analysis

Perform or support protection coordination studies using ETAP and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Support arc flash analysis and short circuit contribution assessment. Specify CT and VT requirements based on protection and metering needs. Analyse protection system performance and identify potential issues.

Testing & Commissioning Support

Support testing and commissioning of protection systems. Prepare protection test plans and procedures. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of protection panels. Provide technical support during site commissioning activities. Ensure protection systems are validated before energisation.

Engineering Integration & Documentation

Coordinate with Secondary Design Engineers on protection panel designs and schematics. Collaborate with Power Systems Studies Engineers to ensure consistency between studies and settings. Support SCADA/SAS Engineers with protection relay communication requirements. Prepare and review protection-related engineering documentation. Participate in engineering design reviews.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in protection engineering. Experience in HV or MV substation protection design. Experience with numerical protection relay configuration and settings calculation. Experience with protection coordination studies. Experience supporting testing and commissioning of protection systems. Experience in data centre or industrial projects is a plus.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with protection relay vendor tools: PCM600 (ABB), Digsi 5 (Siemens), MiCOM S1 (Schneider Electric). Working knowledge of ETAP and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory for protection coordination studies. Knowledge of protection relay configuration and settings for HV/MV applications. Understanding of CT/VT specification and selection. Proficiency with EPLAN and AutoCAD for protection schematics review. Familiarity with relay test equipment (Omicron, Doble). Knowledge of IEC and IEEE protection standards. Familiarity with Nordic TSO standards is considered an advantage.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication in English (Portuguese is considered a plus). EU citizenship preferred to facilitate site visits across Scandinavia. Based in Lisbon or Porto, Portugal. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams.

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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Overview

Our client who is a specialist electrical engineering consultancy, focused on data centres and high-voltage infrastructure projects

We are looking for an experienced Protection and Control Engineer to strengthen their site delivery capability. This role has a strong practical, on-site focus: you will spend the majority of your time at project and client sites, following up installation work, executing testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring a clean, well-documented handover to the client. You will act as the technical anchor on site, coordinating closely with project management, panel and installation contractors, and client representatives to keep protection and control deliverables on schedule and to the required quality standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow up installation works on site for protection, control, and automation systems, ensuring compliance with design documentation, wiring diagrams, and applicable standards.Plan and execute site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning of protection relays, control and automation systems, and associated secondary equipment.Carry out functional testing, protection relay setting verification, loop checks, and interlocking/logic testing on site.Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues arising during installation, testing, and commissioning, escalating and coordinating corrective actions as needed.Act as the technical point of contact on site for contractors, subcontractors, and client personnel before and during commissioning phases.Ensure work on site is carried out safely and in accordance with HSE requirements and site-specific procedures.Prepare and maintain accurate site documentation, including test reports, punch lists, non-conformance reports, and as-built records.Coordinate and lead the handover process to the client, ensuring documentation, test records, and outstanding items are properly closed out.Provide feedback from site activities to the engineering and design teams to support continuous improvement.Support project schedules by proactively flagging risks or delays related to installation, testing, or commissioning progress.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related discipline (relevant experience may compensate for formal education).Solid experience as a Protection and Control Engineer, with a strong track record in site follow-upSolid experience of testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.Experience with both medium voltage and high voltage systems.Practical, hands-on experience with protection relays and secondary systems from major suppliers (e.g. ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE).Experienced in protection and control systems for transmission infrastructure up to and including 132kV.Good understanding of protection and control philosophy for substations, and of testing and commissioning procedures.Experience coordinating on-site activities with contractors and clients, and comfortable taking technical ownership on site.Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including extended periods on-site, domestically and/or internationally as required by projects.Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Preferred / Nice to Have:

Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and communication protocols.Familiarity with SCADA and station automation systems.Relevant site safety certifications (e.g. working at heights, first aid, high-voltage safety courses).Experience working within the Norwegian power grid sector or with Norwegian utilities.Experienced in protection and control systems for transmission infrastructure up to and including 400kV.

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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