Station Control / Protection Engineer - Power Systems

Ramboll

Madrid, Spain
On-site
Degree in electrical engineering
Closed-loop control system experience
Hvdc and statcom system knowledge
Ramboll is seeking a Station Control / Protection Engineer for their Power Systems Department in Madrid, Spain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, focusing on control and protection systems for substations and HV/MV networks, and will contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at sustainability

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ramboll is seeking a Station Control / Protection Engineer for their Power Systems Department in Madrid, Spain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, focusing on control and protection systems for substations and HV/MV networks, and will contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at sustainability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Closed-loop control system experience
  • HVDC and STATCOM system knowledge
  • Protection coordination studies
  • PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink modeling
  • FAT and SAT commissioning experience

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

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