Substation Control and Protection Engineer - MADRID, BILBAO, VALENCIA

Substation Control and Protection Engineer - MADRID, BILBAO, VALENCIA

Grupo Igneo
Grupo Igneo
Madrid, SpainOn-site€35,000 - €45,000Mid · 3+ yearsPermanent

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

About the role

🎯 Job Offer: Substation Control and Protection Engineer

At IGNEO Ingeniería, a leading multinational company in sustainable engineering solutions, we are looking for talented, experienced professionals with a passion for transforming the environment. By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural organization, participating in high-impact projects at both national and international levels.

We are looking to bring on board a Substation Control and Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Division, participating in the development of High and Medium Voltage projects for leading clients in the energy sector.

If you have experience in protection systems, automation, and control of electrical substations, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialized team and take part in strategic projects both nationally and internationally.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

To design and implement control and protection systems for electrical substations, ensuring their reliability, safety, operability, and compliance with current technical regulations.

What you'll do

🔧 Main Responsibilities and Functions:

  • Design control and protection systems for High and Medium Voltage electrical substations.

  • Develop single-line, multi-line, functional, and logic diagrams for protection and control.

  • Define and specify protection relays, control cabinets, auxiliary systems, and associated equipment.

  • Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and engineering specifications.

  • Coordinate with electrical, electromechanical, civil, and control engineering teams to ensure the integration of all disciplines.

  • Supervise the commissioning of installations and participate in FAT and SAT tests.

  • Resolve technical issues during the design, manufacturing, and execution phases of projects.

  • Maintain technical communication with clients, manufacturers, and external collaborators.

  • Ensure compliance with national and international regulations applicable to High Voltage installations.

What we're looking for

🔎 Required Profile:

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical substation control and protection projects.

  • Experience in designing protection and automation systems for High Voltage installations.

Technical skills:

  • Proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD, Eplan, or similar.

  • Knowledge of substation protection, control, and automation systems.

  • Knowledge of applicable national and international electrical regulations.

  • Ability to prepare and review engineering technical documentation.

Languages:

  • Technical English.

  • Availability to travel.

Personal competencies:

  • Technical precision and autonomy.

  • Analytical skills and problem-solving orientation.

  • Collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams.

  • Results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.

  • Capacity for learning and technological adaptation.

  • Excellent communication and technical liaison skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience in international projects will be valued.

  • Knowledge of other languages will be valued.

Education & certifications

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

What you'll get

💰 Salary: from 35K to 45K depending on experience.

🚀 We offer:

  • Permanent contract.

  • Immediate start at a leading multinational in engineering and energy transition.

  • Participation in strategic High and Medium Voltage electrical substation projects.

  • Professional development within highly specialized teams.

  • Continuous training and access to new control and protection technologies.

  • Collaborative, innovative environment committed to technical excellence.

  • Professional growth opportunities at national and international levels.

EUR 35,000–45,000 per year

35,000 € - 45,000 €

How you'll work

📍 Location: Madrid, Bilbao or Valencia
📆 Immediate start
🕒 Schedule: Split shift

full-time

permanent

Visa & relocation

🛂 Must hold documentation to legally work in Spain.

Additional information

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IGNEO guarantees equal opportunities and non-discrimination. All selection decisions are based exclusively on merit, competencies, and suitability for the role, without consideration of age, sex, origin, beliefs, or any other personal or social circumstance.

Join IGNEO and let's build a bright future together! 🌟

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