Protection Control Engineer
£65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Permanent
Glasgow, Scotland
Transport
Energy
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.
