P&C Design Engineer | Bellshill

Kirby Group Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career development programmes

5+ year project portfolio

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join our growing team. You will design protection and control schemes for high-voltage substations and support complex transmission projects across the UK and Europe.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable power networks in line with international standards while growing your leadership capabilities within a vibrant, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in HV Substation Protection & Control design.
• Strong understanding of power system protection and substation automation.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards and IEC 61850 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design HV substation protection and control systems for transformers, lines, busbars and switchgear.
• Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes.
• Support SCADA integration and IEC 61850-based solutions.
• Perform protection coordination, fault analysis and system studies.
• Produce and review technical documentation, drawings and reports.
• Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Review third-party designs for compliance with standards.

Skills

Protection & Control

Power Systems

Engineering Analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

EPLAN

Helinks

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years


• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.


• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.


• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.


• To work with the best.


• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedHV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations.Working on complex transmission and distribution projects, you will be responsible for developing innovative and reliable protection schemes, control system designs, substation automation solutions, and communication architectures that ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical power networks.The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, equipment vendors, and third-party design consultants to deliver industry-leading solutions that comply with national, international, and utility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HV substation protection and control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars, and switchgear.


• Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics, and interlocking schemes.


• Support SCADA integration, communication architectures, and IEC 61850-based solutions.


• Perform protection coordination, fault analysis, and system studies.


• Produce and review technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and reports.


• Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.


• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.


• Review third-party designs and ensure compliance with project and industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience in HV Substation Protection & Control design.


• Strong understanding of power system protection, control, and substation automation.


• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards and IEC 61850 protocols.


• Experience with power system and design software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN, Helinks, or similar.


• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.