Protection And Controls Engineer

Austin Fraser; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction and engineering services is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to significant projects in the power transmission sector. You will be responsible for analyzing and designing Protection Systems for high voltage substations, developing essential diagrams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you have a strong background in electrical engineering and a passion for sustainable energy solutions, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on major projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing Protection Systems for HV substations.
• Strong knowledge of National Grid standards and relay settings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design Protection Systems for HV substations.
• Develop diagrams and layouts for Protection and Control Panels.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for project execution.

Skills

Protection Systems Analysis

High Voltage Substation Design

Relay Coordination Study

Understanding of National Grid Standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Protection and Control Panel Design Software

Job description

Protection & Control Engineer (£50-60 / hour)
6 month contract
OUTSIDE IR35
Immediate Start
Remote working

Sustainable Talent have engaged exclusively with a leading provider of construction and engineering services within the power transmission and distribution sector. They have successfully delivered major projects for National Grid and other clients, such as substation upgrades, transformer replacements, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The Role

1. Perform analysis and design of Protection Systems for HV substation and FACTS.
2. Develop substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e., Single line/A.C./D.C. schematic diagrams).
3. Develop the substation communication and network diagram.
4. A good understanding of National Grid standards.
5. Prepare specification & Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/ Communication Panels.
6. Develop Protection and Control Panel layouts.
7. Develop Protection and Control Panel wiring diagrams.
8. Develop Cable Schedule for Substation.
9. Perform Factory Acceptance Test for Protection and Control Panels.
10. Perform reviews of work performed by others.
11. Work closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements.
12. Perform relay coordination study and develop the relay settings file.
13. Coordinate with supplier and contractors.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply online.