Drone Technology Engineer High-Voltage Systems | Ingenieurin Drohnentechnik Hochspannungsanlagen (m/w/d)
50Hertz Transmission GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves developing maintenance specifications, processes, and methods for grid operations, focusing on high-voltage systems. The engineer will conduct drone inspections (visuals, videos, laser scans) of high-voltage assets, primarily overhead lines, to identify defects early. Key responsibilities include developing flight patterns for automated drone flights, evaluating data from drone surveys (laser, photogrammetric), performing distance calculations from 3D point clouds, and analyzing/training AI models for automated defect detection. The position offers an opportunity to deepen and expand expertise in a supportive team environment, contributing directly to the energy transition by ensuring grid reliability through innovative drone technology and AI-driven maintenance.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Geoinformation, Geodesy, Geoinformatics, IT, Surveying, or a comparable engineering field.
Experience
- Professional experience in assembly/maintenance of high-voltage systems (desirable)
- Initial experience with drone control and measurement technology (desirable)
- Initial experience in thermovision (desirable)
- Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and CAD (desirable)
- Experience with FM-Profil or PLS-CADD (desirable)
- Experience in AI-supported maintenance (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Valid car driving license (PKW)
- Willingness to undergo further training/education in mast climbing (desirable)
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