HV Substation P&C Design Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer in the UK to join an established engineering team delivering protection, control and automation for critical HV infrastructure.

Based in Scotland, the role covers transmission and distribution projects, with opportunities to specialise in protection, control and substation automation while collaborating with clients, utilities and equipment manufacturers to deliver robust schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of protection, control and substation automation.
• Experience with transformer, line, busbar and switchgear protection.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and modern substation communications.
• Experience with protection software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN or Helinks.

Responsibilities

• Design HV protection & control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars and switchgear.
• Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes.
• Produce detailed drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support SCADA, RTU and substation automation integration.
• Develop and review IEC 61850 communication architectures.
• Undertake protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies.
• Review third-party designs and technical documentation.
• Support FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Electrical design

Protection & Control

IEC 61850

Substation automation

SCADA integration

Protection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

EPLAN

Helinks

Job description

Location: Bellshill, Scotland

Employment: Permanent | Full-time

Competitive Salary + Package

We’re looking for an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join an established engineering team and play a key role in the design and delivery of protection, control and automation systems for critical HV infrastructure.

You’ll work across challenging transmission and distribution projects, developing robust solutions for HV substations and working alongside clients, utilities, contractors, consultants and equipment manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing HV protection & control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars and switchgear
• Developing protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes
• Producing detailed drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting SCADA, RTU and substation automation integration
• Developing and reviewing IEC 61850 communication architectures
• Undertaking protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies
• Reviewing third-party engineering designs and technical documentation
• Supporting FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting
• Contributing to design reviews and multidisciplinary engineering coordination

What we’re looking for

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, control and substation automation
• Experience with transformer, line, busbar and switchgear protection
• Understanding of IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and modern substation communications
• Experience with software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN, Helinks or similar
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on offer?

• Technically challenging HV infrastructure projects
• Exposure to major transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunities to specialise in protection, control and substation automation
• Ongoing professional and technical development

If you’re an experienced Protection & Control Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the UK HV sector, we’d love to hear from you.

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