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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

HV Control & Protection Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience working as a design engineer for a DNO/TSO in EHV systems or HV/LV systems.
  • Proven experience and in-depth knowledge using protection and control relay configuration software, including tools from ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and GE, with familiarity in setup, parameterization, and testing of protection relays.
  • Working knowledge of MV/HV equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protections, underground/overhead lines, and other MV/HV equipment.
  • Knowledge of local regulations in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Greece, and Azerbaijan.
  • Strong knowledge of Transmission System Operators and Distribution Network Operators technical specifications.
  • Extensive field experience deploying MV/HV equipment and associated good-practice installation.
  • Experience with testing and commissioning tests for renewable installations.
  • Experience in power systems for renewable installations, including HV substations and control.
  • Detailed knowledge of reactive power compensation strategies.
  • Experience in detailed electrical system design using specialized calculation software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, CymCap, Elek, and Cableizer.
  • Familiarity with the photovoltaic industry and PV systems, including inverters, transformers, and cabling.
  • Familiarity with electrical protection calculations and earthing design for MV and HV systems.
  • Familiarity with storage system technologies and strategies for renewable applications.
  • Degree or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
  • 15+ years of experience in the substation design industry.
  • Fluent spoken and written English at C1 level.
  • A driving license.
  • International working experience or experience on projects globally.
  • Strong interest in renewable energy.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and work autonomously, adaptably, and across multiple disciplines.
  • Ability to promote a positive working culture within the team.
  • Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform calculations, studies, and reviews of technical documentation related to control, protection, and SCADA systems to ensure compliance with grid connection requirements across the countries in which the Grid EMEA team operates.
  • Review and comment on basic and detailed engineering for planning, tendering, construction, and commissioning stages, including as-built HV engineering designs, C&P architecture, logical diagrams, interlocking concepts, and HV substation signal lists.
  • Review manufacturers’ designs of HV equipment related to control and protection systems, SCADA and telecommunications, control and protection equipment, relays and devices, and parameterization of relays and other MV/HV equipment.
  • Calculate HV installations, protection coordination studies, AC/DC system loads, and CT and VT sizing.
  • Prepare HV substation design deliverables, including conceptual detailed designs for RFP preparation and planning, and detailed designs for contestable works tendering in coordination with the GRID project team.
  • Perform calculations and studies based on the technical risk and hazard analyses identified by the GRID project team.
  • Contribute to optimizing interconnection solutions, costs, deadlines, quality, and risks.
  • Support centralizing and compiling information, lessons learned, engineering knowledge, and local regulations and best practices across regions.
  • Prepare periodic engineering status and progress reports, internal and EPC/ICP communications, HV manufacturer communications, and meeting minutes; report engineering activities regularly to the Head of HV Engineering - EMEA.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional languages are a plus.

About the company

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$581M

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 Hillhouse minority investment validates Quest Global's $4.5 billion valuation.
  • August 2026 Babcock awarded Quest Global a five-year engineering framework, extending predictable revenue.
  • April 2026 BITSILICA acquisition and January 2026 Bergman hire deepen semiconductor growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 Quest Software sued Quest Global in California over trademark infringement.
  • Quest Global keeps buying capability; BITSILICA integration failure would stall the 2026 semiconductor strategy.
  • Services revenue remains customer-dependent; Babcock or bp delay decisions, crushing utilization in 2026.

What makes Quest Global unique

  • Quest Global bundles engineering, validation, and lifecycle services across aerospace, energy, and semiconductors.
  • June 2026 Neprion packages AI wearables validation into a single-partner launch-readiness offering.
  • October 2025 Babcock expansion shows Quest Global wins multi-year, high-trust critical-infrastructure work.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget

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PR Newswire
Jun 15th, 2026
Quest Global launches Neprion to accelerate AI smart wearables in $50.9B AR/VR market

Quest Global has launched Neprion, a framework-led engineering service offering designed to accelerate product validation and launch readiness for AI-enabled smart wearables, including AR smart glasses. The service helps OEMs, retailers and fashion brands ensure reliability, interoperability and safety compliance. The platform addresses growing complexity in the AI, AR and XR wearables ecosystem by providing structured validation across hardware, embedded software, connectivity and AI-enabled experiences. With the global AR and VR market projected to generate $50.9 billion in revenues in 2026, Neprion is already supporting customers across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Quest Global, an independent engineering services company operating in over 20 countries with 23,000 employees, aims to help organisations compress time-to-market whilst maintaining quality controls and compliance readiness.

Express Computer
Apr 7th, 2026
Quest Global acquires BITSILICA

Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]

Outsource Accelerator
Mar 20th, 2026
Hillhouse invests in Quest Global to accelerate engineering growth

Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.

Outlook Business
Feb 10th, 2026
Hillhouse acquires 5% stake in Quest Global at $4.5B valuation, edging out Temasek

Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.

Start-Up.ro
Jan 29th, 2026
AROBS acquires Quest Global Romania in all-stock deal with one-year lock-up

Romanian tech group AROBS is acquiring Quest Global Romania from Craiova in an all-stock transaction, marking the company's first acquisition paid entirely through share issuance. The newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period. Quest Global Romania, headquartered in Craiova, employs approximately 110 specialists and provides software development, testing, embedded solutions and IT consulting services across sectors including semiconductors, healthcare and automotive. The company is part of Singapore-based Quest Global, which operates in 18 countries with over 22,000 employees. The acquisition strengthens AROBS's engineering capabilities and international presence. Quest Global Romania's management will continue under Ana-Maria Vasilescu's leadership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of the year.