Medium Voltage Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Medium Voltage
Oscar Fernández
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.
Matthias Scharf
Last position:
Service Owner BSS Services at Telefonica
- Building APIs that enable communication and data exchange between the BSS and the underlying network infrastructure, supporting service provisioning, activation, configuration, monitoring, and billing
- Integrating NaaS APIs with existing BSS components such as CRM, order management, and billing systems to allow seamless end-to-end service orchestration
- Automating service delivery processes including order fulfilment, provisioning, and activation through APIs to reduce manual effort and accelerate time-to-market
- Implementing API-based monitoring and management of network services for real-time performance and fault management
- Integrating NaaS APIs with billing and charging systems for accurate, flexible billing based on usage or subscription models
- Enabling customer self-service portals and APIs for customers to manage network services, view usage data, and modify subscriptions
- Integrating NaaS APIs with third-party systems and applications such as cloud service providers and other network operators
- Leading a team of approximately 22 units with over 200 people
- Delivered new services that generated a recurring gross margin of €30 million year over year
Arslan Sadiq
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
Josu Egea
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 Rastogi
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
Ahmed Sioud
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 Prakhar
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 Göttlich
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).
Mohamed Hassan
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 Spinnehörn
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.
Simon Aminger
Last position:
Freelance Project Manager - Construction Manager in Electrical Engineering at Self-employed
- 2017–2018: Greenfield Mühlacker (Thyssenkrupp): took over an ongoing construction site and saw it through to completion
- 2018: Former Siemens headquarters (Condé Nast Publishing): took over the site in its final phase due to the site manager's absence
- Late 2018–2024: Electrical site management for the following projects:
- Elektro Breitling Holzgerlingen
- Daimler office building in Sindelfingen
- Kältefischer headquarters and production hall in Kernen
- Daimler shell construction production halls in Sindelfingen
- Trelleborg hall with administration building in Gerlingen
- Urbanic Stuttgart site 6
- Section Nürtinger Gate, Nürtingen
- Section Lofts, Sindelfingen
- Stihl hall with administration building in Waiblingen
- Road maintenance depot Magstadt
- 2023-09-01 – 2024-08-31: PGMM Munich – revitalization of the former main headquarters of Allianz Insurance in Neuperlach (AER Munich)
- 2024-08-01 – 2025-02-28: Fraport Expansion South (Client) – project/site management for Terminal 3 Pier J
- 2025-03-01 – 2025-05-31: Rina Prime Überseequartier – quality assurance and commissioning for owner URW (Ambass)
- 2025-06-01 – 2025-08-31: troubleshooting and site management for Heldele Göppingen in the Samariterstift Geislingen project
- from 2025-08-01: planning coordination and catch-up of pending electrical planning, coordinating internal and external staff for Züblin in the ZIS-Med Kiel project via Corporate Connect
Alexander Hafner
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 Rezay Morsagh
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
Hasan Kalkan
Last position:
Low voltage switchgear design at Elpro GmbH
- E-Plan Pro Panel, MS Office
- Design and sizing of switchgear based on equipment lists
- Creating electrical schematics and parts lists in E-Plan P8
- Sizing, definition and standardization of electrical components
- Creating documentation
- Preparing technical documents for manufacturing, assembly and service
- Macro creation
Florent Giraudet
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
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Statistics of experts using Medium Voltage
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities
Certification focus areas
Legal, Logistics, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
Medium voltage sits between low-voltage distribution and high-voltage transmission. It is used in industrial plants, utilities, data centers, hospitals and energy infrastructure to move power safely and reliably. Work often centers on 1 kV to 36 kV systems, though the exact range depends on the project and local standards.
Typical work
- Medium-voltage switchgear selection and layout
- Substation planning, expansion and retrofit support
- Protection and control settings
- Cable routing, terminations and testing
- Commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance planning
Core ecosystem
Strong professionals work across switchgear, transformers, relays, breakers, cables, earthing and monitoring systems. They also understand IEC standards, protection coordination, SCADA links and documentation for safe operation. In Germany, many projects involve coordination with plant operators, grid partners and electrical contractors.
When companies hire
Companies bring in freelance expertise for new builds, plant upgrades, fault finding and urgent outages. They also need help when in-house teams lack capacity for studies, as-built updates or commissioning support. This is common in manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy and other sites where downtime is costly.
What good specialists do
Good medium-voltage specialists think in safety, selectivity and maintainability. They can read one-line diagrams, verify protection logic, check cable sizing and spot weak points before energization. They write clear handover documents and work well with site teams, suppliers and inspectors.
Germany project context
Projects in Germany often need specialists who can work with local site rules, German-language documents and on-site commissioning teams. Remote support works well for studies, drawings and relay settings, while site visits matter for testing, cutover and fault investigations. MV is often used as a search term alongside medium-voltage switchgear and MV switchgear.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Medium Voltage? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Medium voltage is used to distribute power inside industrial plants, utility networks, commercial campuses and critical facilities. It is the layer that feeds large loads, transforms power down to low voltage and supports safe switching and protection. Many projects involve medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, cable systems and substations.
Medium voltage handles higher power transfer and different safety, insulation and protection requirements than low voltage. The equipment is more complex, and coordination between breakers, relays and cables matters much more. Companies usually bring in a specialist when the project goes beyond simple panel work or standard building wiring.
Medium voltage freelance support makes sense when you need extra hands for design, commissioning, troubleshooting or plant upgrades. It is also a good fit when your team needs specific relay, switchgear or testing knowledge for a short period. If the work is tied to shutdown windows or a tight go-live, outside expertise can reduce risk.
A strong Medium Voltage specialist often also knows protection engineering, SCADA integration, cable testing, grounding and power distribution design. For German sites, familiarity with local documentation and site safety processes is valuable too. These related skills help the work move from drawings to reliable operation.
A medium-voltage engagement in Germany often mixes remote and on-site work. Studies, settings reviews and documentation can be done remotely, but commissioning, switching and fault checks usually need a site presence. Bilingual coordination is helpful when the plant team works in German and the specialist works in English.
MV is a common shorthand for medium voltage, while medium-voltage switchgear is one specific part of the system. Switchgear handles switching, isolation and protection, but the overall scope may also include transformers, cables, relays and substations. A good brief should state whether you need system design or only switchgear support.
With medium voltage, quality shows in clear protection logic, correct documentation, safe test results and smooth commissioning. Look for specialists who explain risks plainly and can trace a fault from symptom to root cause. Strong work should leave the system easier to operate and maintain, not just passed on time.
A Medium Voltage freelancer should expect careful safety rules, structured handovers and a strong focus on documentation. Many assignments involve plant shutdowns, testing windows or coordination with multiple contractors. The best projects give clear scope, access to drawings and a direct contact for site decisions.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 839 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 63% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 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 (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects are Energy (69%), Manufacturing (56%), and Utilities (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Medium Voltage in their recent projects are Operations (88%), Product Development (75%), and Project Management (75%).
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