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Substation Control and Protection Engineer

Madrid, Spain·Full-time·Added 7 days ago

Grupo Igneo

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What they offer

  • €35,000 - €45,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,200 - €2,720 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Igneo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

🎯 Job Offer: Substation Control and Protection Engineer

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

🎯 Purpose of the Role

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

  • Supervise the commissioning of facilities and take part 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.

How you'll work

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

  • Availability to travel.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🔎 Required Profile:

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

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

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

  • 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 technical engineering documentation.

  • Technical precision and autonomy.

  • Analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.

  • Collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams.

  • Results orientation and continuous improvement.

  • Capacity for learning and technological adaptation.

  • Excellent communication and technical liaison skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience in international projects will be valued.

Languages

  • Technical English.

  • Knowledge of other languages will be valued.

Pay & benefits

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 the energy transition.

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

  • Professional development within highly specialized teams.

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

  • Collaborative, innovative environment committed to technical excellence.

  • Professional growth opportunities at national and international level.

Visa & relocation

🛂 You must hold the documentation required to legally work in Spain.

About Grupo Igneo

Grupo Igneo is a Spanish industrial group specializing in engineering, construction, and maintenance services for the energy sector, particularly electrical substations, power lines, renewable energy (photovoltaic and biomass), and smart metering. The group operates across the full value chain — from project design and legalization to construction, commissioning, and ongoing operation & maintenance — and is a key contractor for utilities such as Endesa and e-Distribución in Spain.

In Spain, Grupo Igneo is headquartered in A Coruña (Galicia) and has a strong territorial footprint with offices in Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia, Pamplona, Logroño, Ourense, Ferrol, and Zaragoza, among others. The company recruits technical profiles (electrical, mechanical, civil engineers, project managers, environmental inspectors) and is actively internationalizing its renewable-energy project portfolio, which makes it a relevant employer for international professionals with experience in energy infrastructure, grid operations, and environmental compliance.

Industry
Textiles
Founded
2007
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
A Coruña, Spain
In Spain
A Coruña, Madrid, Bilbao and 6 more
Website
grupoigneo.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Spanish is the working language across most roles; international candidates without fluent Spanish will find limited positions (mainly engineering and technical roles).
  • The company is a key contractor for Spain's main utility groups (Endesa, e-Distribución), which can be an advantage for professionals with prior experience in regulated energy infrastructure.
  • Offices are spread across northern Spain (Galicia, Basque Country, Navarra, La Rioja) rather than concentrated in Madrid or Barcelona, so be prepared to relocate to smaller cities.
  • The group is actively internationalizing its renewable energy division (biomethane, PV, BESS), so profiles with international project experience are valued.
  • The company offers technical roles (electrical, mechanical, civil) that are not commonly open to non-EU profiles, so EU work authorization is practically a requirement.

In their own words

About the company & team

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 become part of a dynamic, innovative and multicultural organization, taking part in high-impact projects at both national and international level.

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

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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.

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