Lead Engineer - Protection & Control (Hybrid)

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Job summary

SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, is recruiting a Lead Engineer (P&C) to oversee Protection and Control design for Strategic Projects in the Blantyre area. You will manage design outputs, engage EPC contractors and OEMs, and ensure innovative, compliant solutions across the portfolio.

The role offers a salary from £63,200 per annum with excellent benefits and a flexible hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification at bachelor's or higher level with Chartered Engineer preferred.
• Experience in protection, substation and network control systems across HV to EHV assets.
• Experience in EPC project environments and large strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Design Delivery for Protection and Control with EPC strategy and design standards.
• Develop pre-contract design for protection, control, automation and telecoms.
• Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs; deliverables, assurances and standardisation across projects.
• Provide technical support to Project Development and Delivery teams on protection and control systems.
• Lead design reviews and approvals for EPC calculations, models, and reports.
• Identify innovative solutions to reduce whole life carbon and promote sustainability.
• Ensure designs comply with policies, standards and operational requirements.
• Promote BIM and digital substation solutions across the portfolio.

Skills

Protection and Control design

High-voltage engineering

Health & Safety (CDM)

Project delivery under pressure

IED settings/configuration files

Presentation skills

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering

Postgraduate degree (MEng/MSc) or MBA

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, is recruiting a Lead Engineer (P&C) to oversee Protection and Control design for Strategic Projects in the Blantyre area. You will manage design outputs, engage EPC contractors and OEMs, and ensure innovative, compliant solutions across the portfolio.

The role offers a salary from £63,200 per annum with excellent benefits and a flexible hybrid working pattern.