Protection & Control Engineer for Energy Transition Hybrid

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead high‑voltage protection projects across the energy sector. You will deliver designs from FEED to detailed design and support energisation for schemes up to 400 kV, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure safe, efficient solutions.

You will drive innovation, participate in standardisation, supplier engagement, and design reviews, while mentoring colleagues within a growing

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working on distribution networks as a Protection & Control Design Engineer
• Strong knowledge of protection systems, including relays, CT/VT sizing, and protection grading studies
• Experience producing detailed AC/DC schematics and design documentation
• Familiarity with UK electrical standards and CDM regulations
• Demonstrable commitment to safety with risk identification and mitigation
• Ideally experience with National Grid processes and standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control design on diverse schemes up to 400 kV.
• Take projects from early concept through FEED to detailed design.
• Support construction, energisation, and commissioning activities.
• Engage in standardisation, technology assessment and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Protection & Control design

UK electrical standards

Team collaboration

Safety-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Stantec in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead high‑voltage protection projects across the energy sector. You will deliver designs from FEED to detailed design and support energisation for schemes up to 400 kV, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure safe, efficient solutions.

You will drive innovation, participate in standardisation, supplier engagement, and design reviews, while mentoring colleagues within a growing