Lead Control Automation System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in the renewable energy sector seeks a Lead Control Automation System Engineer in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge digital control systems for HVDC Control & Protection. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience with industrial power systems and SCADA technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control systems.
• Configuration of IEC61850 IED’s and substation integration.
• Design, configuration, and testing of HVDC Control System hardware.

Skills

Cybersecurity design

Substation automation

SCADA technologies

Electrical design

Industrial communication networks

Communication networks security

Education

Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

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Client:

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are supporting our client to secure a Lead Control Automation Systems Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. As Lead Control Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the design, implementation and development of cutting-edge digital control systems for the HDVC control and Protection system.

The Company:

A globally recognised leader in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to transforming how we generate and utilise renewable energy. Their state-of- the- art technologies and innovative solutions have positioned them as a key player in the industry. Due to significant growth in the UK this has created the need to appoint a Lead Control Automation system Engineer to help strengthen their rapidly growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system this includes network & Cybersecurity design
• Lead the configuration of IEC61850 IED’s via vendor specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
• Lead the generation of Substation Configuration description Language (SCL) files for system integration.
• Knowledge of Sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IED’s.
• Lead the design, configuration and testing required to deliver on time and within defined budgets the HVDC Control System hardware.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED’s/HMI/SCADA technologies.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols.
• Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems
• Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices
• Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4,OSPF,LACP,DMZ,VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus
• Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering
• Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA

If you are looking for a broad and challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.