Lead HV Protection & Control Design Engineer

AECOM; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead the protection design for HV/EHV substations and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.

The role combines technical leadership with mentoring, design delivery, and client engagement in a hybrid UK setting, delivering high-profile energy projects across international markets.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations.
• Strong experience with protection relays from manufacturers such as Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projects.
• Ability to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packages
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV-400kV or above).
• Provide expert-level input to develop and oversee Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces
• Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable
• Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations
• Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable)
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Undertake client and stakeholder engagement, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and value-engineered solutions on high-profile infrastructure programmes.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution
• Drive project execution, managing technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standards
• Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.

Conocimientos

Protection schemes

Protection relays

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

UK/International projects

Independent delivery

IEC 61850

Communication and coordination

SCADA/RTU

Documentation skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead the protection design for HV/EHV substations and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.

The role combines technical leadership with mentoring, design delivery, and client engagement in a hybrid UK setting, delivering high-profile energy projects across international markets.