Lead Protection & Control Engineer, HV Substations (Hybrid)
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
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Job summary
Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior / Principal Protection & Control Engineer in Leicester (Hybrid) to lead the design and delivery of P&C and substation systems from concept through commissioning. You will develop protection schemes, control philosophies, and oversee relays and SCADA integration.
The role also involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with UK standards.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Extensive HV protection and control experience in UK substations.
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary delivery and mentor engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead P&C design packages for HV substations from concept to commissioning.
- Develop protection schemes, control philosophies, and wiring diagrams.
- Oversee relays, substation control systems, interlocking and SCADA integration.
- Apply UK standards, National Grid requirements and client specs.
- Act as technical checker or approver and resolve design issues.
- Lead, coach and mentor P&C engineers and designers.
- Collaborate with civil, electrical, PM and commissioning teams.
- Support bids and proposals and develop capability in advanced controls.
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Job description
Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior / Principal Protection & Control Engineer in Leicester (Hybrid) to lead the design and delivery of P&C and substation systems from concept through commissioning. You will develop protection schemes, control philosophies, and oversee relays and SCADA integration.
The role also involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with UK standards.
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