HV Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer

Kirby Group Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career development programmes

5+ year project portfolio

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join our growing team. You will design protection and control schemes for high-voltage substations and support complex transmission projects across the UK and Europe.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable power networks in line with international standards while growing your leadership capabilities within a vibrant, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in HV Substation Protection & Control design.
• Strong understanding of power system protection and substation automation.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards and IEC 61850 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design HV substation protection and control systems for transformers, lines, busbars and switchgear.
• Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes.
• Support SCADA integration and IEC 61850-based solutions.
• Perform protection coordination, fault analysis and system studies.
• Produce and review technical documentation, drawings and reports.
• Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Review third-party designs for compliance with standards.

Skills

Protection & Control

Power Systems

Engineering Analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

EPLAN

Helinks

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join our growing team. You will design protection and control schemes for high-voltage substations and support complex transmission projects across the UK and Europe.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable power networks in line with international standards while growing your leadership capabilities within a vibrant, agile environment.