Protection & Control Design Lead - HV Substations & HVDC

Jacobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Hybrid working policy

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Jacobs UK is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage projects (132kV–400kV) across transmission and renewables. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients, sub‑contractors and suppliers in a hybrid working arrangement.

Active Chartered Engineer status (IET) and extensive P&C FEED experience are essential, with strong relay protection, coordination schemes, and safety standards knowledge across DNOs and HVDC assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
• Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and technical bids.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as part of design or site support activities.
• Review protection settings, relay coordination, and scheme logic.
• Coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors, and suppliers.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

P&C FEED

High‑voltage design

Relay coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Mentor junior engineers

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Job description

Jacobs UK is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage projects (132kV–400kV) across transmission and renewables. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients, sub‑contractors and suppliers in a hybrid working arrangement.

Active Chartered Engineer status (IET) and extensive P&C FEED experience are essential, with strong relay protection, coordination schemes, and safety standards knowledge across DNOs and HVDC assets.