Power Systems Protection Engineer

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Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a Power Systems Protection Engineer, contributing to pivotal energy infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for designing protection schemes and integrating HV systems, ensuring reliability and safety for the UK's power grid. In a collaborative environment, enjoy hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Support for chartership and professional development

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in HV protection system design (132kV and above).
• Solid knowledge of relay settings and fault analysis.
• Confidence working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protection systems for power transmission.
• Lead protection coordination studies and fault analysis.
• Liaise with commissioning teams during FAT, SAT, and validation.

Skills

HV protection system design

fault analysis

relay settings

attention to detail

Tools

IEC 61850

SCADA

Job description

Power Systems Protection Engineer

Location:

Leeds

Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Competitive - Depending On Experience

If you're the kind of engineer who lights up at the thought of schematics, high-voltage networks, and complex protection systems, we want to talk to you. At

Morson Projects , we're working on some of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure programmes and we're growing our team of

Protection Engineers

to keep pace with demand.

This role is perfect for someone who's experienced in

substations ,

HV transmission networks , or

protection and control system design , and wants to make a meaningful impact on the UK's future power grid.

About Morson Projects

We're a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy working across the energy, infrastructure, nuclear, and defence sectors. Our

Power team

supports a wide range of projects across

transmission and distribution , and we pride ourselves on solving complex technical challenges with creativity and collaboration.

Please note:

Due to project requirements, candidates must have the right to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship needs.

The Role

As a

Power Systems Protection Engineer , you'll be responsible for designing and developing protection systems that ensure safe, stable, and reliable power transmission. You'll work on high-profile projects alongside some of the most respected engineers in the industry, contributing to everything from early-stage design to site commissioning.

Here's what your role could involve:

Substation Protection Design

Develop

single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings .

Design protection schemes for

transformers, feeders, overhead lines, and busbars .

Apply

Grid (NGTS) and DNO standards

across all design activities.

High Voltage System Integration

Work on

132kV and above

- designing systems that manage real-time fault detection and isolation.

Deliver solutions that align with

Grid Code compliance , system stability, and safety margins.

Lead protection coordination studies,

fault analysis, and grading reports .

Digital Substation & SCADA Integration

Support implementation of

IEC 61850 , SCADA systems, and networked protection architecture.

Configure

RTUs , interface with

substation automation , and integrate with SCADA networks.

Contribute to the design of

LVAC/LVDC auxiliary systems , UPS, and battery sizing.

Testing, Commissioning & Assurance

Liaise with commissioning teams during

FAT, SAT, and on-site validation .

Ensure design deliverables meet

project quality and compliance standards .

Provide technical input during

hazard reviews and risk assessments .

This role isn't about just delivering drawings - it's about

protecting the UK's energy future , one intelligent design at a time.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Experience in

HV protection system design (132kV and above )

Solid knowledge of

relay settings, fault analysis, and protection coordination

Familiarity with

IEC 61850 , SCADA, and automation systems (ideal but not essential)

A background in

substation design, DNO projects, or transmission system engineering

A methodical approach to technical challenges and a strong attention to detail

Confidence working with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams

Whether you're currently with a DNO, consultancy, EPC, or TSO - this role offers a platform to deepen your technical expertise and take your career forward.

Why Join Morson Projects?

Work on

complex, high-impact energy projects

across the UK

Hybrid and flexible working options

Support for

chartership and professional development

A collaborative team culture where your ideas are heard

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities to lead, innovate, and grow

APPLY NOW

If you're ready to bring your protection expertise to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's engineer a better future.

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