HV Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartered Engineer progression

Major UK projects exposure

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Bellshill is seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer to own HV protection and control design for substations across the UK, delivering robust schemes with modern digital substation technology.

You will develop protection philosophies, IEC 61850 architectures, and coordination studies using ETAP and DIgSILENT, interface with DNOs/TSOs and EPCs, and support FAT, SAT, site testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• HV substation protection and control design experience.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and UK utility standards.
• Strong documentation and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection philosophies, control schematics and relay settings.
• Design substation automation and SCADA integration architectures.
• Perform protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies.
• Review designs for compliance with UK and international standards.
• Support FAT, SAT, site testing, commissioning and modifications.
• Interface with DNOs/TSOs, EPCs, consultants and manufacturers.

Skills

Protection & Control design

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

IEC 61850 standards

Job description

Mane Contract Services in Bellshill is seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer to own HV protection and control design for substations across the UK, delivering robust schemes with modern digital substation technology.

You will develop protection philosophies, IEC 61850 architectures, and coordination studies using ETAP and DIgSILENT, interface with DNOs/TSOs and EPCs, and support FAT, SAT, site testing and commissioning.