Substation Control Engineer

Are you interested in focusing your work on substation control engineering and contributing to the development of a faster executable, and sustainable future? Are you enthusiastic about advancing your skills in HV substations to further drive the green transition? Can you guarantee that COWI provides robust systems that meet the future requirements of the grid? If so, seize this opportunity and join us in developing the solutions that the world needs today to create a better tomorrow.

COWI is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Substation Control Engineer to join our team at COWI

As a Substation Control Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing control systems for high-voltage substations. We are a team of 60 electrical engineers situated in Lyngby, working alongside our global customers on some of the most significant and prestigious projects within the connection of renewable energy to the grid and ensuring continued electrification in a liveable world.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for high-voltage substations


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of control systems into overall substation design


• Conduct detailed analysis of control requirements and develop robust solutions


• Maintain and upgrade existing control systems to meet changing needs


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to control systems


• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and clients


• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in substation control systems

Your skills. Our team. Together we can design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, we expect:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing and implementing control systems for high-voltage substations


• Expertise in substation control equipment, including protection relays, RTUs, SCADA systems, and communication protocols


• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or IEC 61131-3


• Solid knowledge of substation automation standards and protocols (e.g., IEC 61850)


• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously


• Effective problem-solving and communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in substation control systems or relevant areas. Experience with market-leading protection relays and control panels


• Familiarity with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, DIgSILENT)


• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and standards in substation control systems

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 per cent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

• Innovative technical networks and knowledge-sharing communities (areas of expertise.


• Flexible work environment


• Forums for HV and Control engineering


• Social communities and activities to ensure that we have fun along the way


• COWI Academy, our learning platform packed with quality courses in different disciplines


• An internal mobility programme committed to supporting you in exploring new opportunities in COWI

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Section Carsten Sass Husum at +45 41 76 25 95.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.