Protection & Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stirling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established infrastructure contractor is seeking a skilled Protection & Control Engineer to support critical transmission and distribution works across Scotland. This exciting role involves detailed design, commissioning, and technical coordination for high-voltage substation projects as part of a long-term framework agreement with a major UK electricity network operator. Join a collaborative, safety-first culture where your expertise will contribute to flagship energy infrastructure projects and long-term career progression within a reputable and growing organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career progression

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in Protection & Control engineering within the UK power sector.
• Proficiency with protection relays and secondary systems.
• Ability to produce detailed technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Protection & Control schemes for high-voltage substations.
• Support the full project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Interface with design teams and contractors for technical compliance.

Skills

Protection & Control Engineering

Protection Studies

Relay Configuration

Technical Documentation

Field Testing

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

ECS/CSCS Certification

Tools

Protection Relays (Siemens, GE, ABB)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Protection & Control Engineer
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Framework: Major Transmission & Distribution Framework (Scotland)

Overview:
A well-established infrastructure contractor is seeking a skilled Protection & Control Engineer to support delivery of critical transmission and distribution works across Scotland. Based in Stirling, the role will involve detailed design, commissioning, and technical coordination for high-voltage substation projects as part of a long-term framework agreement with a major UK electricity network operator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review Protection & Control (P&C) schemes for high-voltage substations (11kV to 400kV).

• Perform protection studies, relay configuration, and settings coordination.

• Support the full project lifecycle, from design through to on-site commissioning and final energisation.

• Interface with in-house design teams, client engineers, and third-party contractors to ensure technical compliance and quality.

• Produce and check drawings such as single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and control logic diagrams.

• Contribute to testing procedures and commissioning activities, ensuring safe and reliable operation of assets.

• Adhere to all relevant industry standards and client-specific specifications.

• Participate in project reviews, hazard identification processes, and quality control measures.

Required Experience:

• Strong background in Protection & Control engineering within the UK power transmission or distribution sector.

• Experience working under framework agreements or large-scale grid infrastructure programmes.

• Proficiency with protection relays (e.g. Siemens, GE, ABB) and secondary systems.

• Solid understanding of UK regulatory requirements and technical standards.

• Ability to interpret and produce detailed technical documentation and protection settings.

• Experience with commissioning protocols and field testing is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• ECS/CSCS certification (desirable).

• Full UK driving licence (required for site visits).

What's Offered:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

• Opportunity to work on flagship energy infrastructure projects.

• Long-term career progression within a reputable and growing organisation.

• Collaborative, safety-first culture with strong technical leadership.