Lead Protection & Control System Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entity in operational technology is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to manage design and implementation of protection solutions across energy projects. The candidate must demonstrate strong technical and leadership skills, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role also involves mentoring colleagues and participating in client interactions, making it pivotal in innovative engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in protection and control systems for energy projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of regulatory and National Grid standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control system projects.
• Mentor engineering colleagues.
• Develop system architecture and conceptual design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in protection and control systems for transmission and distribution networks

Familiarity with major relay vendors (e.g. GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB)

Solid understanding of IEC 61850

Proven leadership skills

Knowledge of substation communication protocols

Education

A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer

Remote - UK

Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a leading entity in operational technology and digital transformation. Operating in highly regulated and demanding industrial sectors, they have successfully executed pivotal projects across energy, nuclear, renewables, water, and manufacturing domains.

They are seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to work on onsite control and protection systems. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills as well as leadership and communication with internal and external stakeholders. They will be responsible for the design and implementation of Protection and control solutions across key energy projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer:

• Provide technical leadership for protection and control system projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and coach engineering colleagues, contributing to team capability development.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, client meetings, and project workshops.
• Develop SLDs, KLDs, system architecture, and conceptual design documentation.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to support tendering, design, and implementation phases.
• Produce and review detailed protection and control designs, including schematics and layouts.
• Support the production of relay settings and configurations as required.
• Ensure solutions are compliant with client, regulatory, and National Grid standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify programme, cost, and technical risks.
• Provide technical input for sales and bid support activities.

Key Requirements of the Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer:

• Demonstrable experience in protection and control systems for transmission and distribution networks.
• Familiarity with one or more major relay vendors (e.g. GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB).
• Solid understanding of IEC 61850 and its practical implementation.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of substation communication protocols and awareness of cyber security considerations in system design (desirable).
• Experience working to or knowledge of National Grid standards and specifications (desirable).
• Willingness to travel and undertake site-based activities.
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.

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