Generator Protection Specialist (m/f/d)

About the role

We are seeking a Generator Protection Specialist to lead and manage electrical projects focused on protection and excitation systems for power plants. The role serves as the main technical contact for internal teams, suppliers and customers, ensuring successful delivery from design through on‑site commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical projects, including protection and excitation system design.
• Act as single point of contact for stakeholders, organizing technical clarification meetings, FATs and on‑site commissioning.
• Produce detailed project documentation such as protection SLDs, trip matrices, cabinet layouts and protection software configurations.
• Perform functional and customer acceptance tests, supervise installation and manage on‑site commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and norms.
• Support sales and bid management by preparing technical concepts, project descriptions, schedules and cost estimates.
• Contribute to process improvements to increase competitiveness.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in electrical design (circuit diagrams, SLDs, short‑circuit calculations).
• Knowledge of electrical protection technology, preferably generator protection.
• Familiarity with auxiliary power systems and hydro, thermal or industrial plant environments.
• Basic understanding of excitation, drive and converter systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 40 % and perform on‑site commissioning.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Required skills

• Electrical design
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Short‑circuit calculations
• Electrical protection technology
• Generator protection
• Auxiliary power systems
• Excitation, drive and converter systems
• Functional testing and FAT coordination
• On‑site commissioning

What we offer

• Work for a global energy technology company committed to sustainable, reliable and affordable energy.
• Attractive compensation with competitive salary and international assignment allowances.
• Flexible home‑office options supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
• Meal allowances and comprehensive health insurance.
• Diverse and inclusive team that values creativity, collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions and shape the future of energy.