Protection Engineer

2 months ago


Vejle County, Denmark COWI Full time

Protection Engineer

Location: Lyngby, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense, Vejle, Esbjerg, Hamburg

Type of contract- Permanent

Type of Work- Flexible

Do you want to design and implement protection systems for various projects in electrical power industry? Can you work on protection schemes, relay settings, and coordination studies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power systems? Then, grasp your chance and join us in creating solutions the world needs today - to enable a better tomorrow.

Are you our new Protection Engineer?

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Protection Engineer to join us. We are a team of 60 electrical engineers working alongside our global customers on some of the most significant and prestigious projects within connection of renewable energy to the grid ensuring continued electrification in a liveable world. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to develop customized protection strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement protection schemes for power systems, including distribution, transmission, and generation networks Perform relay setting calculations and coordination studies to ensure proper functionality and reliability of protection systems Conduct fault analysis and develop fault detection and isolation strategies Collaborate with project teams to integrate protection systems into overall project designs Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation related to protection systems Provide technical support and guidance to clients and project teams

Your skills. Our team. Together we can design the future.

The first step to thrive in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. This is a technical role which involves developing ties with others. And you never get set in your ways, but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Qualifications and Skills:

As a minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Proven experience as a Protection Engineer, preferably in the power industry Solid understanding of protection principles, relay settings, and coordination studies Proficiency in using protection engineering software and tools (e.g., Siemens, ETAP, DIGSI) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams Professional certification in protection engineering is a plus

Place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have per cent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability. 
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, Germany, UK, North America, India and far east, we are currently above 8, people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Innovative technical networks and knowledge-sharing communities (areas of expertise) Flexible work environment Forums for HV engineering Social communities and activities to ensure that we have fun along the way COWI Academy, our learning platform packed with quality courses in different disciplines An internal mobility programme committed to supporting you in exploring new opportunities in COWI
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