Station Control / Protection Engineer - Power Systems

Ramboll

Barcelona, Spain
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Degree in electrical engineering
Closed-loop control strategy development
Ac and dc protection system design
** Ramboll is seeking experienced Station Control and Protection Engineers to join their Power Systems Department in Barcelona, Spain, to contribute to large infrastructure projects and the green transition. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in control and protection systems for substations and HV/MV networks. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe while contributing to the green transition.
  • Engineers will develop control philosophies and protection schemes for substations ranging from 30–400 kV, including converter-based systems like HVDC and STATCOM.
  • The position involves full project lifecycle engagement from concept development and system studies through detailed design, testing, and hands-on commissioning.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Ramboll is seeking experienced Station Control and Protection Engineers to join their Power Systems Department in Barcelona, Spain, to contribute to large infrastructure projects and the green transition. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in control and protection systems for substations and HV/MV networks. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Closed-loop control strategy development
  • AC and DC protection system design
  • STATCOM and HVDC experience
  • PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink modeling
  • FAT and SAT commissioning testing

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in European languages
  • Background in consulting or utilities
  • Collaborative mindset and communication skills
  • Experience with ABB, Siemens, Sprecher hardware
  • Commitment to green transition initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong experience in plant control systems
  • Hands-on experience with AC/DC protection coordination
  • Proficiency in PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink
  • Fluent English spoken and written

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