Electrical Design Engineer · On-site

Location:

Region: Saxony
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Remote
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 30/06/2026
Job Reference: 14052605

Electrical Design Engineer · On-site

Design Engineer – Substation & Grid Automation

High & Medium Voltage | Secondary Technology | Energy Infrastructure

Our client develops innovative and reliable automation and protection solutions for modern and future‑focused power systems.

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role throughout the full project lifecycle – from early customer discussions and system design through to commissioning support, documentation, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Position Details:

  • Planning and contributing to technical project execution and project management activities
  • Acting as a technical interface between internal departments, customers, and external partners
  • Selecting, designing, and integrating system components, including developing circuit concepts for complex energy infrastructure projects
  • Creating electrical designs using CAE tools such as EPLAN or Engineering Base, with a strong focus on standardisation and real‑world applicability
  • Supporting your technical work packages through to system testing and final acceptance
  • Developing conceptual solutions in switchgear automation, grid automation, and protection technology

Your Profile

  • Degree or equivalent qualification (Engineer / Technician) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related discipline
  • (Experience with substations or BESS is particularly advantageous)
  • Genuine interest in energy systems and automation – suitable for both experienced engineers and those building on an existing foundation
  • Solid understanding of protection systems, switchgear, and grid automation
  • Motivation to take ownership of projects from design through to on‑site implementation
  • Independent, analytical, and solution‑oriented working style, with a strong appreciation for teamwork in a collaborative environment

What’s on Offer

  • A secure position within a future‑oriented and growing industry
  • Diverse and technically engaging work across automation, protection, and network technology
  • A balanced working environment combining office‑based design, production, testing, and on‑site activities
  • Freedom to contribute ideas and actively shape innovative solutions
  • Modern tools, equipment, and high‑quality technical facilities
  • A supportive and cooperative team culture
  • Competitive salary package with above‑average additional benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Relocation support if required

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Meghan Mcloughlin
Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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