Control Engineer

Rullion; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd in the UK is recruiting for a Lead Protection & Control Engineer on a permanent basis. You will take full technical ownership of Protection & Control scope, leading activities from concept through design, testing and site support.

The role requires extensive experience with protection systems, relay settings, IEC 61850, and compliance with ENA/BS/IEC standards. Hybrid working is available, with options in Glasgow or Stone.

Qualifications

• Act as the technical authority for Protection & Control engineering within assigned projects.
• Lead the Protection & Control scope across the full project lifecycle, from tender support through detailed design and delivery.
• Chair and lead engineering design reviews, workshops, and technical assurance activities.
• Support client approval processes by contributing to technical justifications, compliance evidence, and solution qualification.
• Lead the development, review & approval of Protection & Control designs, including: Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Key Line Diagrams (KLDs), and concept designs.
• Lead the development, review and oversight of the solution test strategy and documentation to support solution delivery both for Factory and Site Testing.
• Identify and select appropriate Protection & Control technologies to meet functional, operational, and regulatory requirements including numerical relays.
• Apply IEC 61850, substation communications, and cyber security considerations within design solutions.
• Lead the development, review and approval of relay settings, and protection coordination studies.
• Ensure all designs comply with ENA, BS, IEC standards, and specific DNO/National Grid standards (e.g., TP-series).

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the effective technical delivery of Protection & Control engineering scope to support project delivery to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety targets.
• Support Project Managers with technical input relating to change management, programme impacts, cost, and risk.
• Working with the project manager proactively identify and manage technical and delivery risks, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented.

Skills

Technical leadership

Governance

Protection & Control

System architecture

SLDs/KLDs

IEC 61850

Relay settings

Cyber security

Substation standards

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job title: Lead Protection & Control Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or Stone, Staffordshire

Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:

• Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of their business
• You will take full technical ownership of the Protection & Control scope, leading engineering activities from concept and solution definition through detailed design, factory testing and site support and commissioning

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Act as the technical authority for Protection & Control engineering within assigned projects.
• Lead the Protection & Control scope across the full project lifecycle, from tender support through detailed design and delivery.
• Chair and lead engineering design reviews, workshops, and technical assurance activities.
• Support client approval processes by contributing to technical justifications, compliance evidence, and solution qualification.
• Lead the development, review & approval of Protection & Control designs, including:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Key Line Diagrams (KLDs), and concept designs
• System architectures including those for substation automation systems.
• Schematics, general arrangements, calculations, schedules, and associated design deliverables
• Technical documentation such as Functional Design Specifications, Design Intent Documents, and compliance matrices.
• Lead the development, review and oversight of the solution test strategy and documentation to support solution delivery both for Factory and Site Testing.
• Identify and select appropriate Protection & Control technologies to meet functional, operational, and regulatory requirements including numerical relays (GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.).
• Apply IEC 61850, substation communications, and cyber security considerations within design solutions.
• Lead the development, review and approval of relay settings, and protection coordination studies.
• Ensure all designs comply with ENA, BS, IEC standards, and specific DNO/National Grid standards (e.g., TP-series).

Project Delivery & Support

• Take responsibility for the effective technical delivery of Protection & Control engineering scope to support project delivery to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety targets.
• Support Project Managers with technical input relating to change management, programme impacts, cost, and risk.
• Working with the project manager proactively identify and manage technical and delivery risks, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented.

Site & Stakeholder Engagement

• Undertake site visits and non intrusive surveys to support design development, tendering, and delivery activities.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through clear and professional communication.

Protection & Control Expertise

• Extensive experience delivering Protection & Control engineering solutions within Transmission and/or Distribution.
• Strong understanding of Protection & Control system design, including protection philosophies, schemes, and system integration.
• Proven knowledge of relevant UK industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with Protection & Control equipment and systems from one or more major industry vendors like GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.
• Have knowledge and experience for practical implementation of IEC 61850 in a Protection & Control Solutions

Technical Leadership & Authority

• Demonstrable experience acting as a technical lead, discipline lead, or design authority on complex engineering projects.
• Ability to take full technical ownership of Protection & Control scope and provide clear technical direction to others.
• Experience leading design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Confidence to challenge and defend engineering decisions with clients and stakeholders.

Design, Delivery & Communication

• Proven ability to produce, review, and technically approve Protection & Control designs and documentation.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61850 and its practical application within substation environments.
• Understanding of substation communications and cyber security implications for Protection & Control systems.
• Experience working across the full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging directly with clients and project teams.

UK National Security Vetting Status – BPSS Required for this role

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Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

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