AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer

Omega 365 Consulting is a leading supplier of highly skilled project personnel in the oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors. We offer a wide range of consultant assignments, featuring many of the most exciting projects in Norway and internationally.

Details

Duration: 16.11.2026 - 15.11.2027, can be extended

Location: Västerås, Sweden

- International travel (mainly in Europe, but potentially globally) - approx once every quarter (potentially more, up to 20% of the time)

Assignment Description

The AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer will be technical responsible for definition, costing and delivery of AC protection and control solutions in tender work as well as in execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers. Typical main tasks are:

• Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers.

• Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design.

• Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links.

• Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

• Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

• Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.

• The role will report to the Electrical Design, AC Protection and Control team manager within the HVDC automation group.

Qualifications

The candidate is expected to present a wide experience in protection and control systems for MV/HV AC substations, and shall be able to take on the role as AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer for the AC part of HVDC stations. Typical competency requirements are:

• Good understanding of relay protection schemes - including protection, control, measurement, and supervision functionalities.

• Knowledge in various brands of protective relays (such as Hitachi, ABB, Siemens, GE) and application of the same.

• General knowhow in protection and control panel design, including typical business requirements and best practices.

• Experience from power systems studies and grid codes, have the ability to evaluate correctness of protection coordination and setting calculations.

• Good understanding of configurations and testing requirements for protection systems.

• Experience from reading technical specifications and managing sub-suppliers.

Profile:

• Well documented (10+ years) experience in relevant Engineering field

• Looking for someone who can hit the ground running

• Looking for a candidate who can project themselves within the team

• Leader mindset

• Good cross-functional communication and capabilities

• Technical project management skills

• English mandatory

• Candidates located in Sweeden

Join Omega 365 Consulting for:

• Personalized, hands-on support from our dedicated Omega 365 team members
• Collaboration with one of Norway's most prestigious consultant firms
• Guidance from experienced department managers, facilitating the development of your project expertise
• Internal visa assistance and expert advice for EEA/expat consultants
• Excellent opportunities to expand your professional network through project involvement and social gatherings
• Exclusive benefits including access to holiday houses and cabins in picturesque locations such as Hovden, Hemsedal, Geilo, Hafjell, Oppdal, Voss, Vågsli, Sirdal, Gran Canaria, and Thailand
• Diverse offerings of events including concerts and exciting excursion, both in Norway and abroad. We unveil attractive new trips exclusively for our employees every year.

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