Protection & Control Engineer

Granite Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Recruitment seeks a seasoned Protection & Control Engineer for a long-term contract on major UK transmission infrastructure projects. You will own P&C design activities across the full project lifecycle, delivering schemes for up to 400kV and supporting relay applications and substation design.

The role requires independent work, detailed engineering drawings and knowledge of IEC 61850. Hybrid/home-based work around major UK cities with periodic office meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK power sector protection and control design.
• Background in 275kV/400kV transmission or substation projects.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and protection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Protection & Control designs for HV transmission projects up to 400kV.
• Produce and review protection schematics, circuit diagrams and detailed design deliverables.
• Support relay applications, protection philosophies and substation design activities.
• Manage technical design changes and provide engineering guidance to project teams.
• Work with utilities, contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Protection & Control design

Transmission/substation experience

Independent working

Engineering drawings

Protection documentation

IEC 61850 knowledge

Utilities client exposure

Job description

I'm currently supporting a leading engineering consultancy delivering major UK transmission infrastructure projects and we're looking to speak with experienced Protection & Control Engineers available for a long-term contract opportunity.

This role will see you supporting high-profile 275kV and 400kV transmission and substation projects, taking ownership of P&C design activities across the full project lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering Protection & Control designs for HV transmission projects up to 400kV
• Producing and reviewing protection schematics, circuit diagrams and detailed design deliverables
• Supporting relay applications, protection philosophies and substation design activities
• Managing technical design changes and providing engineering guidance to project teams
• Working closely with utilities, contractors and key project stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Proven Protection & Control design experience within the UK power sector
• Strong transmission or substation project background (275kV / 400kV)
• Ability to work independently and deliver design packages with minimal supervision
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and protection documentation
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and modern protection systems would be advantageous
• Experience with SSE, SSEN, SPEN, National Grid or similar utility clients is highly desirable

Highly Desirable Experience

• Hybrid / Home Based around major UK cities
• Occasional meetings in office

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