Principal Protection & Control Engineer (Hybrid)

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core benefits

Career development

Flexible hybrid work

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Protection & Control engineer to join our Transmission and Distribution team. You will spearhead design activity for HV/EHV substations, develop protection schemes, SLDs, wiring diagrams and interfaces, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile infrastructure programs.

You will engage with clients, contribute to technical standards and innovation strategy, and support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and procurement phases while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations.
• Strong experience with protection relays from Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projects.
• Ability to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packages
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above).
• Provide expert-level input to develop and oversee Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces
• Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable
• Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations
• Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable)
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Undertake client and stakeholder engagement, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and value-engineered solutions on high-profile infrastructure programmes.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution
• Drive project execution, managing technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standards
• Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.

Skills

Protection schemes knowledge

Protection relays

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

International utilities projects

Deliver P&C packages

IEC 61850 & substation automation

Communication & coordination

SCADA/RTU/SAS protocols

Analytical & documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Protection & Control engineer to join our Transmission and Distribution team. You will spearhead design activity for HV/EHV substations, develop protection schemes, SLDs, wiring diagrams and interfaces, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile infrastructure programs.

You will engage with clients, contribute to technical standards and innovation strategy, and support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and procurement phases while ensuring compliance with