Medium Voltage Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Medium Voltage
Simon A.
Last position:
Taskforce Management and Field Engineering Management at Exyte
Project M4 Infineon Dresden
- Development and schedule management of solutions
- Reporting to the end customer
- Leading cross-functional coordination meetings on defects and interfaces
Assignment through Invenda
Marco D.
Last position:
Self-employed in the field of technical documentation at Pureremote LLC
- Low voltage (NSHV and UV)
- Medium voltage (medium-voltage systems)
- Creating circuit diagrams
- Creating technical documentation
- Technical support
- Supporting technical projects
Oscar F.
Last position:
Cost Manager at Unnamed large-scale project in the solar industry
Systematic analysis of cost drivers and targeted implementation of savings potentials in electronics, electromechanics, and medium voltage. Achieved a cost reduction of 9% compared to the 12% target.
Introduced a transparent reporting system by integrating various existing systems and interfaces to improve data quality and monitor product costs for an annual volume of approximately €230 million.
Deployed design-to-cost initiatives and cost-out workshops in close collaboration with procurement, product management, and engineering to drive technical optimizations and sustainable savings.
Applied strategic negotiations, second-source qualification, and price and value analyses. Complemented by cost assessments and benchmark analyses to ensure long-term cost efficiency and competitiveness.
Arslan S.
Last position:
Project Manager at Internal Project
- Carried out an internal strategy project to further develop market positioning and service portfolio
- Analyzed existing business models and identified optimization potential in offer structure, methodology, and customer approach
- Further developed standardized consulting and project methods for consistent and scalable service delivery
- Designed and prepared proposal documents and supported the preparation of project-related tenders
- Expanded and maintained existing customer and partner relationships and monitored the market to identify new business areas
- Optimized internal processes in project organization, reporting, and quality standards
Hasan K.
Last position:
Electrical Engineer - Design of Special Machines - Low-Voltage Switchgear at DSD HILGERS Stahlbau GmbH
Software: E-Plan Pro Panel, MS-Office.
- Design, revision and sizing of switchgear based on consumer lists (EMSR, power distribution, etc.)
- Design of control and main circuits
- Installation planning for electrical components (control cabinets, switches, cable types, terminals, etc.) for control cabinets
- Preparation of specifications and construction descriptions
- Creation of electrical schematics and electrical bills of materials in E-Plan P8
- Sizing, definition and standardization of electrical components
- Creation of documentation
- Creation of technical documents for manufacturing, assembly and service
- Macro creation
Josu E.
Last position:
Managing Director Germany / Country Manager at Greening Solar GmbH & GEG Greening Energy Generation GmbH
- Responsible for sales, customers, organization, and business development in Germany
- Managing over 40 employees in Germany and Spain
- Steering large-scale EPC projects (PV and BESS plants)
- Building a project portfolio (PV, wind, BESS, hybrid) with a target of 400 MW RtB by 2030
- Revenue and earnings responsibility: approx. €25 million (2025) and approx. €50 million (2030)
- Leading interdisciplinary and multicultural teams in technically and regulatory challenging projects
Ayushi R.
Last position:
GIS Processing Intern at Fischer Teamplan Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Collaborated on a pipeline construction project to expand the Rhein-Main-Link medium-voltage network using GIS technologies
- Created and processed data models, ensuring accuracy and consistency of project data
- Synchronized and maintained geospatial data for regulatory analysis
- Identified and analyzed critical crossing points with external lines and developed longitudinal profiles from digital terrain models (DTM)
- Performed digitization updates and set up a geographic information system (GIS) according to project requirements
- Conducted a topographic analysis to support the planning of horizontal drilling for the pipeline project
- Designed and created a project infographic for visualization and reporting
Florent G.
Last position:
Independent Consultant – Industry Expert at Independent Consultant
- Field of Surge Arrester Technology and Lightning Performance
- Official representative of Sadovic Consultant SARL (Sigma SLP & I3CM LLS)
- Member of IEC WG TC37 PT60099-11 for Line Surge Arresters (EGLA & NGLA)
- Member of IEC WG TC37 MT4 for Maintenance of high voltage surge arrester test standards (60099-4)
- Member of CIGRE JWG B2/C4.76, WG A3.39 and WG C4.57
- Part of Technical Advisory Board for Power Systems & Transformers Technology (APC Media)
- Session Chair Surge Arrester Technology INMR World Congress
Ahmed S.
Last position:
Electrical Hardware Designer at Dematic GmbH
- Planning and designing hardware components for stacker cranes
- Creating engineering drawings and storing parts lists in SAP
- Maintaining and updating old and new circuit diagrams in EPLAN P8
- Managing master data up to creating macros for parts and assemblies
- Technical clarifications with suppliers, customers, and other departments
- Supporting the preparation of quotes and cost estimates
Vivek P.
Last position:
Managing Director / Business Owner at Fa. Vivek Prakhar on behalf of CDM Smith & 50Hertz
- primarily management and coordination tasks
- organizational and administrative control of measures in the project area
Hans-Dieter G.
Last position:
Consulting Engineer at Ingenieurbüro HDG
- Consulting, design, grid planning, and grid construction for electrical networks.
- Carrying out feasibility checks and analyses, system concepts, condition assessments, and determination of the power balance.
- Calculating cable cross-sections, creating technical checklists, and carrying out quality and visual inspections.
- Focus on the sectors of multi-family homes, business centers with underground garages, industrial parks, supermarkets, hotels, high-rise buildings, and hospitals.
- Creating feasibility analyses, grid connection checks, and approval procedures for charging infrastructure and EE systems.
- Project management for certification processes in the field of PV systems, solar parks, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Charging infrastructure planning based on building, technical, electrical, economic, and legal requirements.
- Carrying out grid calculations and simulations including load flow, short-circuit, and harmonic analyses.
- Use of planning tools such as SIMARIS design, SIMARIS project, hagerCAD, Caneco ONE, and EPLAN Electric P8.
- Coordinating grid connection activities with grid operators and authorities to ensure connection technology.
- Carrying out certifications of electrical systems in accordance with VDE-AR-N 4105 and 4110.
- Developing IoT solutions and intelligent grids (smart grid technology, concepts, and architectures).
Masoud B.
Last position:
AI Data Trainer at SME Careers
- Evaluated AI-generated responses for technical accuracy and clarity across STEM domains
- Assigned detailed scoring based on predefined dimensions such as correctness, reasoning quality, and adherence to instructions
- Contributed to multiple mathematics-focused projects, ensuring high-quality model performance and consistent output standards
Mohamed H.
Last position:
Machine Learning Engineer Intern at Kautex Textron
- Developed deep learning models for industrial shape optimization
- Built deployment pipelines for production-ready ML systems
Olaf S.
Last position:
Head of Material Management at Innomotics
- Support of the operational purchasing team as head of material management for a manufacturer of electric motors and medium voltage drives.
Alexander H.
Last position:
Freelancer & Owner at Hilex GmbH & Co. KG
- Responsible for planning, realization and support of complex industrial automation and building projects
- Experience with building systems and technical equipment from various manufacturers and industries
- Building automation: heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting and shading, security (alarm, access, video), energy management and smart home systems, building control and bus systems (e.g. KNX)
- Process and industrial plants: pipeline systems, sewage treatment plants, cross-transfer and lifting systems, pellet systems, friction heating systems, ventilation systems, dough mixing plant
- Robotics: handling robots from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA
- Special systems: painting application systems, feeding and destacking systems
- Automotive projects: implementation of three battery production lines for BMW in Germany and one production line in Hungary
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Statistics of experts using Medium Voltage
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities
Certification focus areas
Logistics, Operations, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
65%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 9 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Medium Voltage
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 9 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Medium Voltage experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Energy (71%)
- Manufacturing (65%)
- Utilities (47%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Construction (35%)
- Professional Services (29%)
- Education (24%)
- Information Technology (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Medium Voltage Covers
Medium Voltage refers to electrical systems used to distribute power between transmission networks and low-voltage consumers. The work includes network planning, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection, earthing and safe operation. These systems connect utilities, factories, buildings, renewable assets and transport infrastructure.
Systems and Applications
Medium Voltage installations support reliable power delivery where capacity, fault protection and continuity matter. Typical applications include:
- Utility distribution and private industrial networks
- Solar parks, wind farms and battery storage connections
- Factory, data centre and commercial building substations
- Rail, mobility and critical infrastructure power supplies
Equipment and Ecosystem
Specialists work with air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear, ring main units, circuit breakers, current transformers and voltage transformers. They select transformers, cables and protection devices, then connect them to monitoring, automation and substation control systems. Engineering tools often include electrical network simulation, relay configuration and CAD documentation.
When Companies Need Support
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a new connection, retrofit or expansion requires knowledge that is not available internally. Support may cover load studies, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, tender specifications, technical reviews and commissioning. In Germany, projects often combine remote design work with on-site inspections, testing and handover.
Signs of Strong Expertise
A capable Medium Voltage professional understands both calculations and field conditions. Look for clear documentation, disciplined safety thinking and experience with the full project lifecycle.
- Selects equipment against load, fault and environmental requirements
- Coordinates protection settings and verifies selectivity
- Produces usable single-line diagrams, cable schedules and test plans
- Communicates effectively with utilities, manufacturers and site teams
Delivery and Collaboration
Good project delivery starts with a defined voltage level, network topology, operating concept and connection requirement. The specialist should clarify local standards, interfaces, outage constraints and acceptance tests before design work begins. Remote collaboration works well for studies and documentation, while site-based support is valuable for installation checks, relay testing and commissioning.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Medium Voltage? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Medium Voltage is used to distribute electrical power from substations to industrial sites, buildings, renewable energy plants and other larger consumers. Projects commonly involve switchgear, transformers, cables, protection systems and connection studies.
Medium Voltage supports higher-capacity distribution over wider areas and normally requires dedicated substations, switchgear and protection coordination. Low-voltage systems serve final circuits and equipment, so the design risks, operating procedures and specialist responsibilities differ.
A strong Medium Voltage specialist often combines network calculations with protection engineering, substation automation, earthing, cable design and electrical safety. Familiarity with commissioning, utility interfaces and technical documentation is also valuable.
The right Medium Voltage experience depends on the scope, voltage level, fault duties and connection authority involved. A simple documentation review may need focused expertise, while a new substation or protection upgrade calls for someone who has handled design, testing and handover.
Medium Voltage studies, drawings, specifications and protection reviews can often be completed remotely. Site surveys, equipment inspections, relay testing and commissioning require on-site coordination in Germany, and German-language communication may be important when working with local utilities or contractors.
Ask a Medium Voltage freelancer to explain comparable network conditions, deliverables and responsibility boundaries rather than relying on broad electrical experience. Review sample diagrams, calculation assumptions, protection philosophy and commissioning records where confidentiality allows.
Medium Voltage projects must align equipment choices and operating procedures with applicable electrical standards, utility requirements and site rules. The specialist should also manage interfaces between switchgear manufacturers, protection vendors, civil works, automation systems and the grid connection party.
High-quality Medium Voltage work connects sound calculations with practical operation and maintainability. Strong specialists document assumptions, coordinate protection settings, identify hazards early and verify that drawings, test plans and installed equipment agree.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 739 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 65% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects are Energy (71%), Manufacturing (65%), and Utilities (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects are Operations (88%), Product Development (76%), and Project Management (65%).
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