Control & Protection Engineer

DELTACLASS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DELTACLASS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for HVDC control and protection systems, automation, and verification. You will drive design, testing, and project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and contractual compliance across global projects.

The role offers technical leadership, customer interface, and opportunities to advance through international assignments, with travel as required and

Qualifications

• Min Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Project Management with suitable industry experience.
• More than 9 years’ experience in Control & Protection system and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks.
• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution.
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers specializing in control and protection system, automation system, HV & LV power systems, and verification & Validation ensuring the overall solution meets customer, contract, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to the overall project team as appropriate including Tendering, Commissioning, Service and 3rd parties.
• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
• Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management process, design reviews and quality & change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
• Support improvement initiatives and'cost out' plans in collaborations with teams from other business units.
• Act as primary technical & project interface with all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, NPI and Product care
• Ensuring that all activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed according to contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Manage and lead the team to successfully execute projects with adherence to the project schedule, cost and contract.
• Lead and motivate a group of technical people.
• Act as a problem solver and take responsibility for control & protection along with automation of HVDC solutions.
• Day-to-day interaction with different functions and joint problem solving within the core team for efficient collaboration and continuous competency development.

Skills

HVDC Control

Project Leadership

Power Systems

Engineering Delivery

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Safety & Quality

Documentation

PM Certifications

International Experience

Mentoring

Education

Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Job Description Summary:

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team that designs, develops, configuration and Verification of HVDC Control& Protection System and, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solution that meets the project objectives.

The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to expand their project management skills and personal development within an international project organisation delivering complex HVDC system.

Our Lead Project Engineers are essential to the successful executions of our projects. They provide technical leadership to other engineers and customer facing teams, they oversee each phase of the project delivery to make sure that we deliver valuable systems solutions with an excellent operational rigour.

In this role you will:

• Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers specializing in control and protection system, automation system, HV & LV power systems, and verification & Validation ensuring the overall solution meets customer, contract, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to the overall project team as appropriate including Tendering, Commissioning, Service and 3rd parties.
• Support the Project (Engineering) Manager as required and deputise for them as and when the need arises. Plan and progress all design engineering related activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
• Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management process, design reviews and quality & change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
• Support improvement initiatives and'cost out' plans in collaborations with teams from other business units.
• Act as primary technical & project interface with all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, NPI and Product care
• Ensuring that all activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed according to contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Manage and lead the team to successfully execute projects with adherence to the project schedule, cost and contract.
• Lead and motivate a group of technical people.
• Act as a problem solver and take responsibility for control & protection along with automation of HVDC solutions.
• Day-to-day interaction with different functions and joint problem solving within the core team for efficient collaboration and continuous competency development.

To be a successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in an engineering & project leadership environment
• Experience in application engineering in one or more fields, from controls engineering, protection, automation, HVDC, and grid connected systems
• Experience in project execution of HVDC or similar
• Experience of design and system integration working on complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Controls & Protection of HV & LV system
• Experience of owning the job, making it their own, and adding value beyond
• Capable of leading large multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of tasks to strict time scales
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Customer-centric mind set, experience in translating customer issues / needs into profitable business solutions

Qualifications

• Min Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Project Management & equivalent degree with suitable industry experience.
• More than 9 years’ experience in Control & Protection system and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks.
• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution.
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel globally.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, experienced in creating and presenting to other stake holders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex functional engineering development environment.
• Experienced in technical leadership and Project management, people leader.
• Ability to mentor & coach project engineers

Skill Matrix-

Skill or Category

Mandatory/Non-Mandatory

Evaluation Focus

Hands on experience in years

HVDC Control and Protection Systems Engineering

Mandatory

Depth of technical experience in HVDC control and protection systems including design, configuration, and verification

Project Leadership and Team Management

Mandatory

Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex projects

Power Systems (HV & LV) Knowledge

Mandatory

Expertise in high voltage and low voltage system integration, protection, and controls

Engineering Project Delivery

Mandatory

Track record in delivering engineering projects on schedule and within budget while meeting quality and contractual requirements

Technical Problem Solving and Risk Management

Mandatory

Capability to analyze, resolve, and mitigate complex technical issues and risks

Stakeholder and Customer Management

Mandatory

Effectiveness in managing relationships with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

Analytical, Communication, and Presentation Skills

Mandatory

Proficiency in communicating complex ideas, presenting solutions, and engaging diverse audiences

Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance

Mandatory

Experience ensuring engineering activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Documentation and Program Execution

Non-Mandatory

Skill in maintaining project documentation, managing program execution, and supporting quality/change control processes

Advanced Project Management Qualifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Non-Mandatory

Possession of recognized project management certifications and ability to apply advanced project management practices

International Experience and Flexibility

Non-Mandatory

Experience working in international project environments and willingness to travel and adapt to flexible hours

Mentoring and Coaching

Non-Mandatory

Experience in developing junior engineers and fostering team competency development

Continuous Improvement and Cost-Out Initiatives

Non-Mandatory

Ability to drive and implement process improvements and cost-saving strategies in engineering projects