Medium Voltage Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Medium Voltage
Simon A.
Last position:
Freelance Electrical Construction and Project Manager · Expert Reports at A9000 Electrosolutions UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Freelance electrical construction and project management, planning coordination, quality assurance and commissioning on major construction sites, for electrical contractors and on the client side; since 07/2025 also preparing expert reports as a DEKRA-certified expert. Selection, most recent first:
- 03/2026–08/2026: Task force management and management of the technical on-site team, construction of a semiconductor factory. Development and schedule control of solutions, reporting to the end customer, and management of cross-disciplinary coordination on defects and interfaces.
- since 07/2025: Expert work in cooperation with an expert office. Expert reports on damage to electrical and photovoltaic systems for insurers, companies and private customers; coordination with insurers and clients.
- 08/2025–02/2026: Electrical planning coordination, major medical/research construction project. Catching up on the electrical planning backlog, coordinating internal and external planners, managing planning delivery lists and priorities, and reporting to department and project management.
- 06/2025–08/2025: Consulting and construction management for an electrical company, construction of a care facility. Catching up on construction delays, resolving defects and preparing the facility for handover; coordination with experts regarding the existing installation.
- 03/2025–05/2025: Quality assurance and commissioning for the client, inner-city shopping and mixed-use development. Documentation and follow-up of outstanding defects; short-term operational support after opening.
- 08/2024–02/2025: Project and construction management for the client, new airport terminal. Clarification of interfaces with the finishing trades, schedule control, on-site decisions regarding cable routes, execution and design; working through planning backlogs with the planning participants.
- 09/2023–08/2024: Construction management/site supervision, revitalisation of a former corporate headquarters. Site supervision on a technically demanding strip-out and new-build project; clarification of interfaces, schedule tracking and resolving unplanned issues directly on the construction site.
- End of 2018–2024: Electrical construction management for an electrical contractor in the Stuttgart region. Office, administrative and production buildings, industrial halls with administrative buildings, residential and mixed-use developments, as well as a depot. Clarification of interfaces with other trades, coordination with experts and planning offices, schedule monitoring and management of subcontractors (up to six foremen with teams of up to ten people).
- 2018: Construction management, revitalisation of a former corporate headquarters. Took over the construction site during the final phase after the construction manager became unavailable; followed up on outstanding planning topics, coordinated specifications and building automation, incorporated planning changes into the execution and supervised subsequent installations.
- 2017–2018: Construction management, industrial new-build (Greenfield). Took over and completed an ongoing construction site; instructed subcontractors and coordinated with the general contractor.
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
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
Farnaz R.
Last position:
Specialist for Monitoring, Testing and Delivery of Domestic and International IP Networks / Network Technician at Iran Telecommunications Infrastructure Company
- Installing and commissioning electrical equipment and systems
- Maintenance, repair and servicing of electrical devices
- Troubleshooting and resolving faults in electrical systems
- Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams and technical drawings
- Working with measuring and testing equipment according to DIN VDE standards
- Building control cabinets and professional wiring
- Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems
- Adhering to health and safety regulations
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Statistics of experts using Medium Voltage
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive
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 29 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 29 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 (65%)
- Manufacturing (65%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Utilities (41%)
- Construction (35%)
- Education (24%)
- Information Technology (24%)
- Transportation (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Medium Voltage Covers
Medium voltage, often shortened to MV, describes electrical power systems above low-voltage distribution and below high-voltage transmission. It is used to move and distribute electricity safely across industrial sites, utilities, commercial facilities and renewable energy installations. The work includes equipment selection, network design, protection and operational safety.
Systems and Equipment
Medium-voltage specialists work across switchgear, substations, transformers, cables, busbars and ring main units. They define ratings, insulation requirements, fault levels and interfaces between incoming supply, distribution equipment and connected loads. In Germany, this expertise commonly supports industrial plants, data facilities, transport infrastructure and energy projects.
Engineering and Tooling
The discipline combines electrical design with protection coordination, short-circuit analysis, earthing and power-quality assessment. Professionals may use ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD or comparable analysis tools, alongside CAD systems and manufacturer configuration software. Strong documentation covers schematics, protection settings, test plans and operating procedures.
Where Companies Use It
- Designing substations and internal distribution networks
- Integrating solar parks, wind farms, batteries and charging infrastructure
- Upgrading switchgear in factories, campuses and utility networks
- Investigating faults, outages, harmonics and power-quality problems
- Preparing commissioning, acceptance testing and handover documents
When Freelance Expertise Helps
Companies bring in freelance specialists during new-build projects, plant expansions, grid connections and equipment replacement. External support is also useful when an internal team needs protection studies, tender specifications, commissioning leadership or an independent design review. German-speaking on-site availability can matter for plant work, while analysis and documentation are often suitable for remote collaboration.
What Strong Professionals Deliver
- Clear designs that align equipment, protection and operational requirements
- Sound decisions on safety, maintainability and future capacity
- Accurate studies with traceable assumptions and practical recommendations
- Structured coordination with utilities, manufacturers, contractors and site teams
- Thorough testing, issue resolution and handover documentation
The best professionals connect calculations with field reality. They understand how switchgear behaves during faults, how settings affect selectivity and how installation constraints influence the final system. They communicate risks early and leave teams with usable records.
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 across industrial facilities, utility networks, commercial sites, renewable energy plants and infrastructure projects. It connects incoming grid supply to transformers, large loads and local distribution systems.
Medium Voltage sits between low-voltage distribution and high-voltage transmission. It is suited to moving substantial power across sites and local networks while keeping equipment, protection and switching arrangements practical for industrial and utility applications.
A strong Medium Voltage specialist often combines protection coordination, short-circuit and load-flow studies, earthing, power quality and substation design. Familiarity with switchgear manufacturers, commissioning, electrical safety procedures and tools such as ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory is also valuable.
The right Medium Voltage experience depends on the deliverable. A document review may need focused design knowledge, while a substation build, grid connection or live-site commissioning requires a professional who has handled comparable equipment, interfaces, risks and handover requirements.
Medium Voltage design, studies, specifications and documentation can often be handled remotely when site data is reliable. Surveys, testing, commissioning and fault investigations usually require on-site work, with coordination planned around the facility, utility and contractor teams in Germany.
For a Medium Voltage freelancer, review comparable project scopes rather than relying on a broad electrical profile. Ask how the specialist handled protection settings, fault levels, equipment interfaces, testing and unresolved site issues, and request anonymized examples of clear technical documentation.
A Medium Voltage professional may deliver single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications, protection studies, coordination reports, earthing designs, tender documents, test procedures and commissioning records. The exact package should match the project phase and the responsibilities agreed with the client.
Medium Voltage expertise becomes important when solar, wind, battery or charging assets connect to a site or distribution network. The specialist must coordinate transformers, switchgear, protection, power quality, grid requirements and commissioning so the new equipment operates safely with the existing system.
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 740 € 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 2.8 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 (65%), Manufacturing (65%), and Automotive (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects are Operations (82%), Product Development (76%), and Project Management (65%).
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