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Protection and Control Engineer

Morson Talent

Salford

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative firm in the energy sector is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to tackle complex projects in the Transmission and Distribution sectors. This role involves designing and delivering protection and control systems, collaborating with talented engineers, and leading design assurance activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical engineering and substation automation, coupled with excellent communication skills. Join a company that values professional development and offers a collaborative work environment, where you can make a significant impact on the future of energy. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Funding
Open-plan Office Design
Team-building Events
Welfare Facilities

Qualifications

  • HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
  • Experience in substation P&C design within National Grid or DNO frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct FEED and detailed designs for protection and control systems.
  • Prepare and manage tender packages focusing on P&C technical offers.
  • Implement compliant substation designs using IEC 61850 standards.

Skills

Protection and Control Systems Design
Electrical Engineering
Substation Automation Systems (SCADA)
Fault Analysis
System Performance Evaluation
HV Protection
Communication Skills

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Protection and Control Engineer
Location: Flexible across the UK
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

At Morson Projects, we thrive at the heart of the energy industrys most pressing challenges. Within our Power team, we’re delivering impactful projects in the Transmission and Distribution sectors, while supporting broader energy and infrastructure ventures. With an ever-expanding portfolio, we’re looking for a Protection and Control Engineer to join us and take our service offerings to the next level.


In this role, you’ll bring your expertise to complex, high-impact projects, working collaboratively with talented engineers and industry-leading clients. You’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks that span the full lifecycle of protection and control system design and delivery.
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Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Expertise: Conduct FEED and detailed designs, focusing on protection and control systems.
  • Technical Mastery: Tackle complex tasks like SLD, KLD, schematics, wiring diagrams, functional specifications, and setting reports.
  • Innovative Engineering: Develop network architecture and perform cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, LVAC and LVDC load calculations, and technical specifications for P&C equipment, batteries, and UPS systems.
  • Design Leadership: Lead P&C Design Assurance activities and deliver CDAE or LCDAE for National Grid or EPC projects.
  • Tender Management: Prepare and manage tender packages, focusing on P&C technical offers.
  • Collaborative Oversight: Chair design and Hazard review meetings, ensuring top-quality deliverables.
  • System Integration: Implement compliant substation designs using IEC 61850 standards, integrating SCADA, telecommunication, and automation systems.

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What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

Qualifications and Experience:

  • HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Experience in substation P&C design within National Grid (NG) or DNO frameworks.

Technical Know-How:

  • A deep understanding of engineering lifecycles, electrical codes, and substation automation systems like SCADA.
  • Strong skills in fault analysis, system performance evaluation, and HV protection.

The Extra Mile:

  • Exceptional communication skills, a knack for building client relationships, and the ability to lead under tight deadlines.

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Why Morson Projects?

We’re not just offering a job we’re offering a career packed with opportunities:

  • Room to Grow: We fund your professional development, paying for one membership and fully supporting your journey to chartership.
  • A Great Place to Work: Our offices are designed for collaboration, with open-plan spaces, breakout areas, and welfare facilities.
  • Team Spirit: From company socials to team-building events, we know how to balance hard work with a little fun.

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Ready to Power Up?


If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW - Let’s work together to engineer the future of energy.

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