04/09/2026 updated

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Technical Project Manager for Secondary Technology

Vantacici, USA
Only remote
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Vantacici, USA
Only remote
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

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About me

Experienced electrical engineer specializing in HVDC and substation secondary systems (protection, control, IEC 61850). I support TSOs and contractors with design, testing, and commissioning, bridging engineering and project management in complex energy infrastructure projects.

Tender ManagementGrid SystemIEC 61850AutoCADSystems EngineeringAutomationCommunication DesignControl SystemsEngineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPCI)Infrastructure ManagementProject ManagementMultidisciplinary ApproachQuality ManagementStakeholder ManagementElectrical SubstationTechnical WritingsTransmission SystemsTestingElectrical and Computer EngineeringAcceptance TestingWorkday Project ManagerEplanProject DeliveryOffshore WorkRisk Management
Senior Electrical Engineer and Technical Project Manager specializing in HVDC and substation secondary systems (protection, control, and automation). I support transmission system operators (TSOs) and contractors in delivering complex energy infrastructure projects across Europe.
With a strong combination of technical expertise and leadership experience, I take responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, aligning technical solutions with project requirements, and ensuring successful project execution from design to commissioning.
Core expertise:
  1. Protection & Control systems (Siemens, Hitachi)
  2. HVDC systems and offshore/onshore grid connections
  3. Substation automation and IEC 61850 communication
  4. Design and engineering of control and protection systems (EPLAN, AutoCAD)
  5. Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and commissioning
  6. Testing and validation using Omicron equipment (CMC, CPC)
  7. Preparation and review of technical specifications and tender documentation
  8. Quality assurance and technical evaluation of engineering deliverables
Project leadership & coordination:
  1. Technical project management for large-scale infrastructure projects
  2. Coordination between TSOs, EPC/EPCI contractors, and engineering teams
  3. Integration of technical requirements and standards into project execution
  4. Interface management across engineering disciplines and stakeholders
  5. Driving project delivery with focus on quality, timelines, and risk management
Tools & systems:
EPLAN, AutoCAD, PCM600, DIGSI, Omicron Test Universe, IEC 61850 tools
Additional:
I operate through a registered freelance company and carry valid professional indemnity insurance, ensuring full compliance, reliability, and risk coverage for complex engineering and infrastructure projects.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishFluentCroatianNative speakerSlovenianNative speaker

Project history

Technical Project Manager for Secondary Technology Freelancer

50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Technical Project Manager for Secondary Technology. Managing HVDC connection projects between transmission system operators and EPCI.

Sales Engineer for Secondary Systems, eMobility, Renewable Energy, Grid Software

Siemens
Working in Smart Infrastructure covering secondary systems and new technologies in power engineering, Renewable Energy, and eMobility. Helping customers find the best solution for their network and system.

System Engineer

CCE d.o.o.
Design, engineering and testing protection and control systems in transformer and distribution substations and industry.

Design and protection engineer

CCE d.o.o.
Project: Electricity Sector Reconstruction Project (Phase 2)-Iraq. Design protection and controle panels in Eplan for 4x 132kV Substations.

Design and protection engineer

CCE d.o.o.
Design and testing protection and control panels for the project Rehabilitation of Yerevan TPC 220/110/35 kV substation - Armenia.

Commissioning Engineer

CCE d.o.o.
Engaged in CCE project (project P1234 – design of protection and control cubicles) with built-in equipment from manufacturer ABB, A-EBERLE and ISKRA-MIS in Slovenia. Project Connection of North Western Province to National Grid in Zambia.

PKP project - Independent power plant using RES

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Participated in the project team and covered the areas of electrical regulation and photovoltaics in the project of an island-independent power plant using renewable energy sources.

Student Internship

ELES, d.o.o.
Created a program in Matlab for automated tool that will carry out the accounts of secondary regulation of cross-border transmission capacities between Slovenia and Austria.
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