Protection & Control Design Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 92 000 - 138 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer to work on contract basis across UK offices. The role focuses on delivering P&C design solutions for HV transmission and renewable energy projects, while supporting FEED and detailed design across substations and energy infrastructure.

You will ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications, contribute to multiple projects, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain quality, programme, and budget

Qualificações

• Chartered Engineer status through the IET.
• CDAE and/or LCDAE authorisation.
• Experience delivering Protection & Control FEED and detailed design for HV installations (132kV–400kV).
• Knowledge of UK transmission standards and processes.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver Protection & Control FEED and detailed design for HV transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Develop interface designs, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination documentation.
• Produce and review design deliverables ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Support technical documentation, reports, bids, and client submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, and engineering assurance activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and contribute to safe-by-design principles per CDM requirements.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and conduct site visits/non-intrusive surveys to support design development.

Conhecimentos

Chartered Engineer (IET)

CDAE

LCDAE

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status through IET

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Protection & Control Design Engineer -Ready to play a key role in delivering the UK's critical power infrastructure and energy transition projects?

Our Client has a requirement for a Protection & Control Design Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in one of their offices across the UK.

Role Purpose

• Deliver Protection & Control (P&C) design solutions for high-voltage transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Support FEED and detailed design activities across substation, transmission, and energy infrastructure schemes.
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and client specifications.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects while maintaining quality, programme, and budget requirements.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Undertake FEED and detailed design activities for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Develop interface designs, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination documentation.
• Produce and review design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, reports, bids, and client submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and contribute to safe-by-design principles in accordance with CDM requirements.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys to support design development and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practice.
• Support project planning and resource coordination across multiple workstreams where required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status through the IET.
• CDAE and/or LCDAE authorisation.
• Proven experience delivering Protection & Control FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations from 132kV to 400kV.
• Experience working on National Grid transmission schemes.
• Knowledge of UK transmission and utility design standards and processes.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design.
• Familiarity with Protection & Control systems associated with transmission networks, renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and HVDC infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage AIS and GIS substation design environments.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience chairing or contributing to technical reviews and engineering assurance activities is advantageous.

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