Protection Control Engineer

Description:

Protection & Controls Engineer

A leading engineering team delivering major HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to support its expanding project portfolio across the UK.

This Protection & Controls Engineer position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful Protection & Controls Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment delivering projects from concept design through to energisation and handover.

The Protection & Controls Engineer will play a key role in developing protection schemes, relay settings and control architectures while ensuring compliance with National Grid and DNO requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Design protection and control systems for HV substations and BESS projects

Produce protection schematics, SLDs and interlocking diagrams

Complete relay grading studies and protection calculations

Configure and integrate protection relays, RTUs and SCADA systems

Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities

Liaise with DNOs, TOs and National Grid stakeholders

Provide technical support during construction and commissioning

Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards

Requirements:

Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Previous experience as a Protection & Controls Engineer

Knowledge of differential, distance, overcurrent and earth fault protection

Experience using Siemens DIGSI, SEL, GE or Schneider relay platforms

Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC60870 protocols

Understanding of HV substation design and grid connection projects

This Protection & Controls Engineer opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects