Electrical Protection and Control Engineer

Morson Talent; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the energy sector is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to join their dynamic Power team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects while collaborating with talented engineers and industry-leading clients. You will be responsible for designing and delivering protection and control systems, managing tenders, and ensuring compliance with IEC 61850 standards. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative work environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the energy industry. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Funding

Open-plan Office Spaces

Team-building Events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in substation P&C design within National Grid or DNO frameworks.
• Deep understanding of engineering lifecycles and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FEED and detailed designs focused on protection and control systems.
• Lead P&C Design Assurance activities and deliver CDAE or LCDAE for projects.

Skills

Fault Analysis

System Performance Evaluation

HV Protection

Communication Skills

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

IEC 61850

Job description

Protection and Control Engineer

Location: Flexible across the UK
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

At Morson Projects, we thrive at the heart of the energy industrys most pressing challenges. Within our Power team, we're delivering impactful projects in the Transmission and Distribution sectors, while supporting broader energy and infrastructure ventures. With an ever-expanding portfolio, we're looking for a Protection and Control Engineer to join us and take our service offerings to the next level.
In this role, you'll bring your expertise to complex, high-impact projects, working collaboratively with talented engineers and industry-leading clients. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that span the full lifecycle of protection and control system design and delivery.
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Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design Expertise: Conduct FEED and detailed designs, focusing on protection and control systems.
• Technical Mastery: Tackle complex tasks like SLD, KLD, schematics, wiring diagrams, functional specifications, and setting reports.
• Innovative Engineering: Develop network architecture and perform cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, LVAC and LVDC load calculations, and technical specifications for P&C equipment, batteries, and UPS systems.
• Design Leadership: Lead P&C Design Assurance activities and deliver CDAE or LCDAE for National Grid or EPC projects.
• Tender Management: Prepare and manage tender packages, focusing on P&C technical offers.
• Collaborative Oversight: Chair design and Hazard review meetings, ensuring top-quality deliverables.
• System Integration: Implement compliant substation designs using IEC 61850 standards, integrating SCADA, telecommunication, and automation systems.

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What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

Qualifications and Experience:

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in substation P&C design within National Grid (NG) or DNO frameworks.

Technical Know-How:

• A deep understanding of engineering lifecycles, electrical codes, and substation automation systems like SCADA.
• Strong skills in fault analysis, system performance evaluation, and HV protection.

The Extra Mile:

• Exceptional communication skills, a knack for building client relationships, and the ability to lead under tight deadlines.

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Why Morson Projects?

We're not just offering a job we're offering a career packed with opportunities:

• Room to Grow: We fund your professional development, paying for one membership and fully supporting your journey to chartership.
• A Great Place to Work: Our offices are designed for collaboration, with open-plan spaces, breakout areas, and welfare facilities.
• Team Spirit: From company socials to team-building events, we know how to balance hard work with a little fun.

Ready to Power Up?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW- Let's work together to engineer the future of energy.