Protection and Control Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Protection and Control Design Engineer to design and implement systems for electrical power transmission. The role involves developing engineering drawings, performing technical calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Essential qualifications include an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in designing protection and control schemes. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission.
• Develop engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Perform technical calculations for reliability and performance.

Skills

Design of protection and control schemes

Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards

Interpreting technical documentation

Experience with substation control equipment

Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870

Project collaboration

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Protection and Control Design Engineer

Up to 65k

As a Protection & Control Engineer working within the UK Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the UK Energy System. WSP has a significant workload that will offer the opportunity to develop yourself and others over the next decade, with over 300km of OHL to design.

Job responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as AutoCAD and ETAP.
• Perform technical calculations and analysis to ensure the reliability and performance of protection and control systems.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to gather data for design purposes.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and construction teams to integrate protection and control design requirements into project plans.
• Review and approve design modifications and provide technical support during installation and commissioning.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in protection and control technology and design practices.

Essential skills

• Minimum HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards
• Experience of interpreting technical documentation relating to design.
• Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers' products of substation control equipment (such as ABB / Hitachi, Siemens, GE)
• Experience in main standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870.
• Preferable - Attained / working towards chartered engineer status
• Preferable - National Grid BP141 Authorisation