Lead Electrical Engineer – HV/EHV Protection & Control

Energy Jobline CVL

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide senior technical leadership for HV and EHV transmission substation projects across the UK. You will guide protection and control design, mentor teams and act as the technical authority on complex power infrastructure projects.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, a degree in electrical engineering, and extensive experience with protection relays, SCADA systems and IEC 61850.

Qualifications

Chartered Engineer status is essential.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Extensive HV/EHV substation protection and control experience.
Strong knowledge of protection relays, SCADA and IEC 61850.
Proven experience leading engineering teams and major projects.
Familiarity with ETAP, DIgSILENT or similar power system software.

Responsibilities

Lead protection and control engineering across transmission projects.
Oversee HV/EHV substation protection, automation and control system designs.
Lead technical reviews and resolve complex engineering challenges.
Ensure designs meet IEC, IEEE and Grid standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
Act as key technical interface with clients, regulators and contractors.
Support innovation and development of protection and control methodologies.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

HV/EHV substation protection

Protection relays

SCADA

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, a degree in electrical engineering, and extensive experience with protection relays, SCADA systems and IEC 61850.

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