Principal Protection & Control Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding renewable energy company as a Protection and Controls Engineer. This role involves leading the design and management of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a flexible hybrid working model to enhance work-life balance. Join a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the renewable energy sector. If you have a passion for electrical engineering and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid Working

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design for large-scale electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of Protection and Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design capability for large-scale electrical projects.
• Develop Protection and Control deliverables for construction projects.
• Manage project capital costs and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Protection and Controls Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the UK's most rapidly expanding renewable energy companies, leading on the Protection and Controls of utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8abc711514a9

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Protection and Controls Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the UK's most rapidly expanding renewable energy companies, leading the Protection and Controls of utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

Location: Leeds

Benefits: Bonus, Hybrid Working, Flexible Hours

This role is with a leading renewable energy and energy efficiency company with offices worldwide, expanding into mainland Europe. They are one of the fastest-growing sustainability companies in the sector, maintaining a low staff turnover of highly skilled professionals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leading design capability for large-scale electrical projects, including utility-scale solar and BESS.
2. Developing Protection and Control deliverables for construction projects.
3. Managing project capital costs, energy savings calculations, stakeholder communication, and operational improvements.
4. Participating in site visits as part of a flexible hybrid working model.