Protection & Control Engineer - Power Systems & Smart Grid
WSP in the UK & Ireland
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WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control solutions for EHV substations across AIS & GIS projects from 11kV to 132kV. The role can be based in Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester with travel to client offices and sites.
You will produce detailed drawings, develop protection solutions, integrate SCADA systems, and support equipment specifications while collaborating on multi-site projects and contributing to future smart grid
Qualifications
- HNC Electrical Engineering required.
- Proven experience in protection and control scheme design.
- Knowledge of electrical networks and engineering standards.
- Ability to interpret technical design documentation.
- Experience with substation equipment suppliers (ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE).
- Familiarity with IEC 61850 and IEC 60870 protocols.
- Full driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Produce protection & control drawings for 11kV–132kV systems.
- Develop protection solutions for future smart grid.
- Integrate protection with SCADA for cost-effective designs.
- Create engineering design calculations and documentation.
- Prepare equipment specifications.
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WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control solutions for EHV substations across AIS & GIS projects from 11kV to 132kV. The role can be based in Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester with travel to client offices and sites.
You will produce detailed drawings, develop protection solutions, integrate SCADA systems, and support equipment specifications while collaborating on multi-site projects and contributing to future smart grid
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