Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in
design, testing, and commissioning
of medium voltage (MV) switchgear systems.
Technical Skills
* Proficiency in
AutoCAD
for electrical schematics and panel design.
* Strong knowledge of
MV switchgear (up to 36 kV or higher)
including circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, disconnectors, busbars, and interlocks.
* Experience in
protection relay logic design, configuration, and testing
(e.g., Siemens, ABB, Schneider, GE, SEL).
* Ability to perform
Power Frequency Withstand Tests
on switchgear and related equipment.
* Hands-on experience with
breaker functional tests, control circuit tests, and interlock verification
.
* Skilled in
wiring and troubleshooting
of MV panels and auxiliary circuits.
* Strong experience in
relay testing and commissioning
(preferably using
OMICRON CMC
or equivalent).
* Familiarity with
LVC (Low Voltage Compartment) testing
and verification of auxiliary/control devices.
* Knowledge of
IEC and ANSI standards
for MV switchgear design, testing, and safety.
* Familiarity with
SCADA/communication protocols
(IEC 61850, Modbus) is an advantage.
Testing & Commissioning
* Ability to perform and document
Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
and
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
.
* Skilled in
commissioning MV switchgear
, including functional checks, relay setting verification, wiring inspections, and breaker operation tests.
* Knowledge of
safety procedures
, grounding practices, and arc-flash protection during testing and commissioning.
Language & Mobility
* Fluent in English and German (minimum B1 level in both languages).
* Willingness and ability to travel for
business trips (domestic and international)
.
Legal Requirement
* Must have legal authorization to work in Germany.
Soft Skills
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
* Effective communication and documentation skills.
* Team player with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under time pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with
EPLAN
or other electrical design software.
* Familiarity with
type testing procedures
and international certification processes.