Senior System Engineer High Voltage

Job description responsibilities and duties

• Development of protection systems within budget limits
• Efficient preparation of technical specifications for components and systems, technical evaluation of bids and joint selection of suppliers
• Responsible for the timely ordering of his/her systems
• Leading discussions and technical meetings with the client and other sub-suppliers
• Dealing with Distribution Network Operators in regard to protection overlapping and interfaces
• Supervision of suppliers throughout the whole project implementation phase (including documentation):
• If necessary, carrying out pre-inspection meeting or kick-off (with PPM)
• Checking the documentation of suppliers (design documents, engineering documents, interface specifications, information on construction)
• Review and approval of the Q-plans and incorporating customer requirements into QMS
• Performing or arranging factory tests
• Quality control on construction site and arranging assembly inspections
• Preparing/defending of claims with technical project manager
• Monitoring removal of non-conformities by suppliers
• Cross-system interface coordination with the technical project management and third parties, in particular clarifying the interfaces with other lots
• Active collaboration with the plant design (installation of components, pipe routing) and electrical and control supervisor
• Regulatory compliance with respect to the lot he/she is in charge of
• Close cooperation and exchange of experience (feedback from project) with product managers
• Taking care of the assigned subject areas as product manager
• Training and technical support for internal employees

Requirements for the employee

• 10 years of experience - Electrical Engineering
• Excellent product knowledge for protection devices used in HV- and MV-switchgears
• Proven skills in engineering of protection concepts of HV-, MV, LV-systems, and generator units
• Experience in integration of protection devices to a higher ECS (electrical control system) with focus on different interface protocols, e.g. IEC 61850
• High degree of autonomy in the management/development of different (sometimes complex) systems
• Good knowledge of project work with different project disciplines
• Experience of co-operation with and evaluation of suppliers
• Persuades counterpart, even in controversial discussions
• Can clarify routine ambiguities through factual discussions
• Uses experience when applying standard methods, in order to solve challenging problems
• Chooses solutions and provides these to relevant interface partner
• Takes decisions independently and in a timely manner within predetermined limits
• Good cost awareness
• High degree of understanding of quality assurance
• Knowledge of CAE Tools (Comos etc.)
• Project Management knowledge

Employee perks, benefits

• Employment contract for an indefinite period
• + 13th Salary
• Financial reward for working anniversaries
• Flexible working time (core time 9-3:30)
• Home Office possible 2 days a week
• Extra days of leave (+1 day after the first, third and fifth year of service)
• Extra days of leave for special personal events (e.g., wedding, graduation etc.)
• Travel allowance
• Modern infrastructure
• Free drinking regime (coffee)
• Recreation allowance
• Multisport card
• The third pillar of the pension scheme
• Support for professional and career growth, education and training
• Supportive and team-oriented working environment

Company on whose behalf the position is being filled

Our client is a global leader in delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermaland biological energy recovery from waste.