Protection and Control Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Flexible working

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Glasgow seeks a Protection and Control Engineer to focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This permanent role protects reliability and safety of grid-scale storage assets.

You will develop P&C schemes, perform relay coordination, and model grids using ETAP/PSCAD/DIgSILENT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential in a renewables leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Hands-on protection and control engineering experience in power systems, renewables, or BESS.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection and control schemes for BESS applications and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Perform relay coordination studies, settings development, and protection scheme design for energy storage and grid integration.
• Conduct system modeling and analysis using ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Aspen, or CYME.
• Design, test, and commission protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication networks for energy storage assets.
• Work with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and other industry communication protocols for protection and automation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.
• Perform fault analysis, root cause investigation, and provide solutions for BESS system failures.
• Assist in developing functional specifications, control logics, and operating procedures for BESS protection systems.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to BESS protection and control.

Skills

Relay coordination

P&C engineering

BESS expertise

Protection systems design

IEC 61850 knowledge

SCADA/RTU knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

RTDS/HIL testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

RTDS/HIL

Job description

Our client, a leader in the renewables and power distribution sector, is seeking a highly skilled Protection and Control Engineer to join their team focusing on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Glasgow. This permanent, full-time role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical protection schemes within utility-scale energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement protection and control (P&C) schemes for BESS applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform relay coordination studies, settings development, and protection scheme design for energy storage and grid integration.
• Conduct system modeling and analysis using software such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Aspen, or CYME.
• Design, test, and commission protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication networks for energy storage assets.
• Work with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and other industry communication protocols for protection and automation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.
• Perform fault analysis, root cause investigation, and provide solutions for BESS system failures.
• Assist in developing functional specifications, control logics, and operating procedures for BESS protection systems.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to BESS protection and control.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• Experience in protection and control engineering, preferably in power systems, renewable energy, or battery energy storage.
• Hands-on experience with protective relays (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider) and relay programming.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, or PSS/E.
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, IEEE, IEC, NERC, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, HMI, and PLCs in power system applications.
• Experience with NERC PRC compliance and protection coordination studies is a plus.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, and control logic diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Certifications & Skills:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification (or ability to obtain).
• Certified Protection Engineer (CPE) or equivalent industry-recognized qualification.
• Experience with RTDS, HIL, or real-time simulation for protection testing.
• Knowledge of energy storage technologies, inverter-based resources, and grid-forming inverters.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing industry.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career as a Protection and Control Engineer in the renewables and power distribution sector, we would love to hear from you.