Lead HV Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Mane Contract Services

Bellshill

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer in the UK to join an established engineering team delivering protection, control and automation for critical HV infrastructure.

Based in Scotland, the role covers transmission and distribution projects, with opportunities to specialise in protection, control and substation automation while collaborating with clients, utilities and equipment manufacturers to deliver robust schemes.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Strong knowledge of protection, control and substation automation.
Experience with transformer, line, busbar and switchgear protection.
Familiarity with IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
Knowledge of IEC 61850 and modern substation communications.
Experience with protection software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN or Helinks.

Responsibilities

Design HV protection & control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars and switchgear.
Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes.
Produce detailed drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
Support SCADA, RTU and substation automation integration.
Develop and review IEC 61850 communication architectures.
Undertake protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies.
Review third-party designs and technical documentation.
Support FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Contribute to design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.