Lead Electrical Protection Engineer - Projects & Design

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova - Grid Automation is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technical Lead to drive protection and panel design for electric utility and industrial markets. You will lead technical projects from design through site commissioning, coordinating with customers and GE's technical community.

The role requires experience in protection functions, relays, cubicle design, and Micom Multilin knowledge; travel locally and globally is expected. A BSc in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Educational background: BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in protection and electrical design engineering.
• Technical skills: protection functions, electrical schemes, and cubicle design (Micom Multilin).
• Design expertise: configuring protection relays and network studies.
• GE Vernova Substation Automation Solutions knowledge is a plus.
• Travel: ability to travel locally and globally with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects: drive activities from design to commissioning.
• Participate in project risk reviews and manage man-day budgets.
• Analyze customer specifications and write technical documentation.
• Specify software and IEDs, and ensure safety standards.
• Address deviations, fault reports, and assist site engineers.
• Lead Factory/Site Acceptance Tests and coordinate with commissioning teams.
• Provide training to customers and support tendering and commercial teams.

Skills

Protection engineering

Electrical design

Relays configuration

Micom Multilin

Project leadership

Cubicle design

Network studies

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova - Grid Automation is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technical Lead to drive protection and panel design for electric utility and industrial markets. You will lead technical projects from design through site commissioning, coordinating with customers and GE's technical community.

The role requires experience in protection functions, relays, cubicle design, and Micom Multilin knowledge; travel locally and globally is expected. A BSc in Electrical Engineering is preferred.