Protection & Control Design Lead – HV Substations (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high-voltage protection systems across transmission and renewable energy projects. You will oversee design interfaces, schemes, and settings, while guiding a growing P&C team and delivering client-ready packages.

The role demands Chartered Engineer status, UK design experience (132kV–400kV), and strong stakeholder engagement across multi-project contexts.

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.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
• Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables
• Manage and grow the P&C engineering team, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development
• Monitor and improve team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics
• Support major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and resource planning
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as required for design or site support
• Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
• Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning

Skills

Protection & Control

FEED & detailed design

HV Substations

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project management

Education

BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high-voltage protection systems across transmission and renewable energy projects. You will oversee design interfaces, schemes, and settings, while guiding a growing P&C team and delivering client-ready packages.

The role demands Chartered Engineer status, UK design experience (132kV–400kV), and strong stakeholder engagement across multi-project contexts.