Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer – HV Substations | Germany & Offshore Baltic Sea

Location: Germany / Offshore Baltic Sea Projects

Contract: Freelance / Long-term Contract

Start Date: January 2027 onwards

Duration: Long-term project, expected 12–16 months (subject to confirmation)

Rotation: Approximately 7–14 days on site, depending on project requirements

Language: English required; German highly desirable

SR2 is partnering with a leading engineering organisation delivering critical high-voltage infrastructure projects across Germany, including offshore renewable energy developments in the Baltic Sea.

We're looking for experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the commissioning, testing and maintenance of HV/MV substation automation and control systems.

This is an opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects, initially supporting onshore activities before potentially transitioning offshore.

What you'll be doing

• Commission, test and maintain HV substation control and automation systems.
• Configure, parameterise and troubleshoot secondary electrical equipment.
• Work with station control systems, remote-control technology and communication interfaces.
• Conduct functional testing, electrical measurements and fault analysis.
• Support electrical installation, technical inspections and site safety.
• Produce commissioning reports, technical documentation and as-built drawings.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and commissioning teams.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in HV/MV substation automation, control systems or secondary systems commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control technology, communication protocols and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with DIN/VDE standards and electrical safety requirements.
• Hands-on commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with configuration and testing software.
• English communication skills; German highly desirable.

Additional advantages:

• German TSO/DSO project experience.
• IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104 or SCADA integration experience.
• OMICRON CMC testing experience.
• Offshore wind or offshore substation experience.
• SCC, EFK/QEP and relevant offshore safety certifications.

Contract details

• Location: Germany, with potential offshore Baltic Sea deployment
• Start: January 2027 onwards
• Duration: Approximately 12–16 months, subject to confirmation
• Rotation: Approximately 7–14 days on site
• Expenses: Travel and accommodation expected to be covered separately
• Eligibility: Applications welcomed from suitably qualified engineers across Europe, subject to deployment requirements

Interested?

If you're a freelance Control Systems Engineer with HV substation commissioning experience, we'd love to hear from you.