Protection Testing Engineer – Medium-Voltage Systems m/f/d

SPIE Wind, as part of the SPIE Industry Service & Wind business unit of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria, brings together comprehensive expertise in onshore and offshore wind energy systems. Our services range from installation and commissioning to service, maintenance, repair, and modernization.

Join our team and bring your experience as a Protection Testing Engineer m/f/d for medium-voltage systems in the renewable energy sector. We look forward to receiving your application.

Tasks

• Performing functional tests and parameterization of protection relays and protection devices in medium-voltage systems
• Reviewing and optimizing protection settings (overcurrent, earth-fault, and distance protection) to ensure safe system operation
• Independently troubleshooting and rectifying faults in protection devices and protection systems
• Analyzing and documenting switching operations and protection trips to identify root causes of faults and malfunctions
• Performing final acceptance tests and commissioning tests on new protection systems prior to commissioning
• Preparing condition reports and developing recommendations for optimizing protection technology
• Working closely with engineers, technicians, and operations personnel to ensure smooth integration and maintenance of protection systems
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and technical standards, e.g. VDE and IEC
• Performing electrical inspections and tests in accordance with applicable DGUV regulations and DIN VDE 0100 standards

Profile

• Completed vocational training, further qualification as a Technician/Master Craftsman m/f/d, or a degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a comparable field
• Strong knowledge of protection and control technology, particularly in the use of protection systems for medium-voltage systems (approx. 10 kV to 36 kV and above)
• Professional experience in protection technology, ideally in the field of medium-voltage systems
• Confident handling of protection concepts such as overcurrent, earth-fault, and distance protection, including their application and optimization
• Good knowledge of relevant safety regulations and technical standards, with the ability to consistently implement them in practice
• Structured, meticulous, and independent approach to work, particularly in planning, testing, and documentation
• Valid Class B driving licence
• Ability to work at heights and willingness to travel throughout Germany

We offer

• The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition
• A high degree of responsibility and creative freedom within a motivated and growing team
• Varied assignments outdoors, with great views – quite literally
• Independent work and diverse responsibilities
• Permanent employment contract with up to 30 days of paid vacation
• Attractive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Individual health and wellbeing support, including corporate fitness and bicycle leasing
• Company Social Services
• High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools
• Good people know good people – employee referral program
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities