Lead Electrical Protection Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Lead Electrical Protection Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves driving technical projects, managing budgets, and conducting design activities. Candidates should have over five years of experience in protection and electrical design engineering, among other key qualifications. This position offers remote work and necessitates excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, making it perfect for a dynamic individual looking to contribute to technical projects globally.

Qualifications

• Over five years of protection and electrical design engineering-related experience.
• Proficient in designing and configuring protection relays and network studies.
• Ability to travel locally and globally, with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical project activities and manage project budgets.
• Analyze customer specifications and write project technical documentation.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and coordinate with commissioning teams.

Skills

Protection functions

Electrical scheme design

Cubicle design

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Electrical Protection Engineer

6 month contract initially

Inside IR35 – Remote working

40 hours per week

Job Summary

The preferred candidate is responsible for design preparation based on customer specification, conduct engineering activities from design stage until site commissioning and acts as a technical interface between customer and technical community. In-depth hands‑on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design for electrical substation is an essential element of this role. This role will report directly to the Engineering team leader for protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Projects: Drive technical project activities, lead customer kick‑off meetings, and ensure successful project execution from design to commissioning.
• Customer and Project Management: Participate in project risk reviews, manage project budgets in term of man‑days allocated to the engineering tasks, and provide regular progress updates.
• Design and Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, write project technical documentation, and validate technical solutions with customers.
• Technical Oversight: Specify software and IEDs, manage technical execution planning, and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical deviations, manage fault reports, and support site engineers remotely or on‑site.
• Testing and Commissioning: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and coordinate with commissioning teams for major site milestones.

Essential Qualifications

• Educational Background: BSc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Over five years of protection and electrical design engineering‑related experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of protection functions, electrical scheme, and cubicle design.
• Design Expertise: Proficient in designing and configuring protection relays and network studies.
• Substation Automation Solutions: Preferred candidates will have proven knowledge in this area.
• Travel: Ability to travel locally and globally, with a valid driver’s license.

Desired Characteristics

• Automation and protection Systems: In-depth knowledge of automation electrical scheme, detailed design of electrical protection relays (LV, MV & HV), and network studies.
• Interpersonal and Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Independent and Flexible: Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Communication and Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to cooperate across departments.

Company information

• At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Lead Electrical Protection Engineer looking for new employment.
• As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.