Senior Substation Control and Protection Engineer (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy is seeking a Senior Substation Control and Protection Engineer (f/m/d) in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This role is crucial for delivering advanced protection and control solutions for complex substation projects worldwide, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to shape technical concepts and guide design execution. Join us to drive engineering excellence and contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects.

Siemens Energy is a global leader in energy technology, committed to supporting the transition to a sustainable world with its comprehensive portfolio covering the entire energy value chain. We are preparing to transition to Omterra, a new independent brand.

Looking for an experienced engineer to join our Grid Automation team and make a significant impact on future energy systems.

Company Overview

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies, working with customers and partners on energy systems for the future to support the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of protection and control concepts for high-voltage and medium-voltage substations across international bids and customer projects.
• Act as the technical authority for protection engineering, providing expert guidance throughout design, configuration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Evaluate customer specifications, identify technical risks, and define compliant, efficient, and future-oriented engineering solutions.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with Substation Automation and Cybersecurity teams to deliver fully integrated and reliable substation systems.
• Mentor and support engineering colleagues while contributing to capability building, knowledge sharing, and technical best practices within the organization.
• Take ownership of project deliverables by ensuring the highest standards of quality, schedule adherence, and cost-effective execution.

Requirements

• A completed university degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Around 10 years of professional experience in protection and control engineering for HV and MV substations within the energy sector.
• Proven expertise in protection philosophies, relay coordination, disturbance analysis, and the application of advanced protection schemes.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of protection devices and systems from leading manufacturers such as Siemens or Hitachi Energy.
• Solid understanding of communication protocols and substation standards, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and related technologies.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills in English, enabling effective collaboration with customers, consultants, and international project teams.

Benefits

• The opportunity to engage in an exciting environment on meaningful projects
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• International environment
• Flexible working times and home office opportunity