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Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 410519

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to reinforce our Electrification & Automation team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, engineering, and commissioning of high voltage networks for our Power System Protection projects in Belgium.

The Electrification & Automation business unit accompanies the customers in their electrification’s journey from revamping project to optimization of electricity usage through advanced automation systems . We support customers/society who are using electrification as lever for decarbonization. Our projects cover electrical networks of public distribution/transmission system operators (DSO/TSO), as well as industrial and power plants or data centers in the private sector.

Find out more on our activities: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/energy/energy-automation-and-smart-grid.html.

You will act as a technical expert and single point of contact for our customers , able to define and determine the appropriate solution, based on your own knowledge and experience, and supported by deeply technical discussions with different stakeholders (Sales colleagues, the customer, management, Expert colleagues, etc). Next to that you can translate these deeply technical aspects into an understandable solution for the customer.

What will your tasks be?

• You will ensure the technical development of projects intended for our customers and are able to carry these out independently .

• You will be technical expert for protection of power system elements.

• Analyzing the project request and converting it into the appropriate and feasible technical solution from our Siemens portfolio.

• Elaboration of quotations , consisting of technical description, cost calculation and preparation of the documentation .

• Technical clarification of the project with the customer through client meetings. Analyzing, explaining, and clarifying the proposed solution.

• Engineering of the project: concept and design; functional analysis; software development; hardware configuration; testing; follow-up of installation; and commissioning.

• You will be required to give training to customers or colleagues.

• Your significant technical background and your experience in the field of electrical networks allow you to understand the needs of the customer and to translate them into concrete achievements. You are technically able to discuss with our expert clients in their fields.

What qualifications are required for this position?

• Master’s degree in electricity or electromechanics.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering function of HV electrical protection and control systems.

• Ideally, you have a mastery of Siemens Siprotec protection relays as well as Digsi configuration software.

• You have experience in carrying out hardware studies for electrical protection systems .

• You have in-depth knowledge of HV and MV electrical networks .

• You have a good knowledge in the field of communication protocols specific to the electrical protection system.

• You are French or Dutch speaking with a good level of English . Willingness to improve either Dutch or French will be mandatory over the course of time.

What will Siemens offer you?

At Siemens, you will  join an environment that cares about you . You get the opportunity to  develop yourself in an international environment . We offer  varied work  in a wide range of positions and  intensive internal training (partially abroad) to further develop your career .  Permanent coaching and guidance  by a mentor are also part of the process.   

Furthermore, we offer:  

• At least 31 days of annual leave.

• Company car with European charging card

• Flexible working conditions: 2 to 3 days a week working from home.

• Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth 

• Attractive remuneration package

• A financial care program including a pension plan, death & invalids’ coverage, and an extended medical insurance: hospitalization, ambulant costs (dental & optical cost)…

• An employee assistance program, focused on mental and physical well-being. 

• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG 

• Benefits@work: online store with additional benefits for Siemens employees. 

And so much more! 

Following a large-scale survey amongst employees, Siemens Belgium figured in the top-20 Randstad 'Employer of Choice 2023'. Eager to learn what sets us apart? Apply now and discover it yourself!

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