Protection And Controls Engineer

Boss Professional Services; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boss Professional Services is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to develop and implement protection, control and SCADA solutions for high-voltage substations and utility-scale Renewable Energy projects in the UK.

You will apply expertise in power system protection concepts, relay configuration, and SCADA communications while collaborating with multidisciplinary EPC teams to deliver reliable and compliant energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing protection and control for HV substations.
• Knowledge of protection schemes: differential, distance, overcurrent, earth fault.
• Experience configuring relays with DIGSI, EnerVista, AcSELerator, Easergy Studio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement protection, control and SCADA solutions for HV substations and renewable energy projects.

Skills

Power systems

Protection & control

SCADA systems

Relay configuration

UK grid knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens DIGSI

GE EnerVista

SEL AcSELerator

Schneider Easergy Studio

Job description

About the Role

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing protection, control, and SCADA solutions for high-voltage substations and utility-scale Renewable Energy projects.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering protection and control systems for high-voltage (HV) substations and/or utility-scale Renewable Energy projects.
• In-depth knowledge of power system protection concepts, including differential, distance, overcurrent, and earth fault protection schemes.
• Hands-on experience configuring and commissioning protection relays using industry-standard software, including Siemens DIGSI, GE EnerVista, SEL AcSELerator, and Schneider Easergy Studio.
• Practical understanding of SCADA systems, RTUs, and substation communication protocols, including IEC 61850, DNP3, and IEC standards.
• Sound knowledge of UK transmission and distribution requirements.
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary EPC project teams, collaborating effectively with engineering, construction, and commissioning disciplines.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting automation and control systems, including EMS and PCS integration, interface development, and grid code compliance testing.
• Familiarity with protection interlocking, functional safety principles, and the development of control philosophies and operational documentation.
• Experience using digital project management and collaboration platforms such as Procore, BIM 360, Aconex, or equivalent systems.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or active progress toward professional registration through the IET or a recognised engineering institution.