Principal Electrical Engineer

Turner Lovell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in protection settings and schemes for a permanent or freelance role. The job focuses on developing protection solutions for transmission and distribution networks, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in protection calculations. This position offers a chance to work on high-profile projects in the renewable energy sector, with opportunities to enhance technical skills and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in protection setting calculations.
• Proficiency in protection coordination software (e.g., ETAP).
• Knowledge of National Grid technical specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calculate protection settings for transmission and distribution equipment.
• Perform protection coordination studies and fault level calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Protection setting calculations

Protection coordination software

Technical specifications

Power system protection principles

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

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Talent Partner | Shortlisting Talent Across the Electricity & Renewable Energy Industry

Principal Electrical Engineer - Protection Settings Specialist

Location: Remote – UK Wide

Position: Permanent or Freelance

My client is an international engineering firm with teams and projects across the UK and Europe. They supply HV control & protection products alongside, electrical design, HV engineering and installation services to the leading electricity TSOs and DNOs across the UK.

As a result of growth and recent framework wins, they are currently increasing the size of their team. We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer, specializing in protection settings and schemes. This role focuses on developing and implementing protection solutions for transmission and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and calculate protection settings for transmission and distribution equipment
• Create and verify protection setting schedules using industry-standard software
• Perform protection coordination studies and fault level calculations
• Develop innovative protection schemes and associated documentation
• Review and optimize existing protection arrangements
• Create technical specifications for protection systems
• Protection setting calculations
• Scheme logic diagrams
• Technical reports
• Support FAT/SAT testing activities
• Provide technical expertise for complex protection arrangements
• Assess and optimize delivery processes for protection settings projects
• Ensure compliance with latest industry standards and policies
• Support sales and operations teams with technical expertise
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development

Required Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive experience in protection setting calculations
• Proficiency in protection coordination software (e.g., ETAP)
• Experience with major manufacturer relay systems
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles
• Knowledge of National Grid technical specifications and standards

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high profile projects, deploying the latest protection system equipment and software. If you want to join a company with a strong pipeline of work and an internationally renowned reputation, apply now for more information or contact Anusha Gopalan at 02046027660.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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