Protection and Relay Specialist

Are you a specialist in protection relays and high-voltage systems, ready to help shape a more resilient and intelligent power grid?

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At Følsgaard, we are looking for a Protection & Relay Specialist with a passion for high-voltage systems, protection relays, and substation automation.

You will become part of our Powertech team and play a key role in the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection and control solutions for critical electrical infrastructure. We work closely with utilities, DSOs, transmission operators, and industrial customers to deliver solutions that support the green transition while ensuring a high level of grid reliability and security of supply.

You will follow projects from the initial technical clarification phase through testing, FAT/SAT, and onsite commissioning, with the opportunity to influence both technical solutions and future standards.

About Hans Følsgaard A/S

Hans Følsgaard A/S is a global technology company with strong engineering roots and a clear ambition to support the green transition through intelligent and reliable solutions. Since 1922, we have delivered specialized technological expertise to industry, and today our team of more than 120 employees is based across Denmark, Norway, Germany, India, and China.

At Følsgaard, collaboration, responsibility, and integrity are core values. We work in a flat organizational structure, think long-term, and value curiosity, professionalism, and initiative.

Your Role

As a technical specialist within protection relays and substation automation, your responsibilities will include:

Design and engineering of protection and control systems
Configuration and parameterization of protection relays
Testing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning of electrical installations
Technical responsibility throughout the project lifecycle
Technical support and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and colleagues

Your Primary Tasks

You will work with:

Protection relays (distance, differential, and overcurrent protection)
High-voltage and medium-voltage systems
Substation automation and SCADA solutions
Testing and verification
Commissioning of substations and power network installations

Who Are You?

You have a strong electrical engineering background and are motivated by working with critical infrastructure and power system reliability.

We imagine that you:

Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field
Have experience with protection relays and control systems
Have worked with high-voltage or power distribution systems
Come from a utility company, DSO, or a similar environment
Have experience with substation automation and/or SCADA systems

As a person, you:

Work in a structured manner and take ownership of your deliverables
Are curious and motivated to continuously develop your skills
Communicate clearly, even when discussing complex technical topics
Thrive with both independent responsibility and close teamwork
Have a practical mindset and understand the realities of working in the field

Why Join Hans Følsgaard?

At Følsgaard, you will become part of a highly specialized Protection & Control environment.

We offer:

The opportunity to work with critical electrical infrastructure
A strong team of specialists within Protection & Control
Significant technical influence on solutions and future standards
Close collaboration with the utility industry
Professional development opportunities supporting the green transition

You will join a dedicated team working efficiently together from our modern office in Ry, offering excellent facilities, strong employee well-being, and colleagues who are passionate about what they do.

Location: Ry, Denmark
Travel: Approximately 15 days per year
Start date: As soon as possible. We will hire as soon as the right candidate is identified.

Interested?

If you are motivated by working with critical infrastructure and helping ensure reliable operation of tomorrow’s power grids, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application and CV as soon as possible. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will hire once we have found the right candidate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact HR Manager Louise Buur at +45 21 20 44 67.