Lead HV Protection & Control Design Engineer

Jacobs; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a skilled professional in Bristol to lead workstreams in Protection & Control systems design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and be a Chartered Engineer through the IET. Responsibilities include overseeing the design and quality assurance for high-voltage installations and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers a competitive benefits package, opportunities for flexible working, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
• Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, wind farms, and HVDC.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering expertise

Project lifecycle experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer through the IET

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a skilled professional in Bristol to lead workstreams in Protection & Control systems design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and be a Chartered Engineer through the IET. Responsibilities include overseeing the design and quality assurance for high-voltage installations and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers a competitive benefits package, opportunities for flexible working, and a commitment to inclusivity.