Protection & Control Engineer – Substation Grid (Hybrid)

WSP; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control solutions for EHV substations (11kV–400kV) across AIS and GIS projects. You will produce comprehensive design drawings, calculations, and specifications while travelling to UK client offices and sites as required.

Based in a WSP office (Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester) with flexibility for travel, you will work on smart grid protection, SCADA integration, and ongoing design support through project

Qualifications

• HNC Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards
• Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design
• Knowledge and experience with substation control equipment (ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE)
• Experience with IEC 61850, IEC 60870
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Produce protection and control system design drawings for 11kV–132kV systems
• Develop protection solutions for future smart grid
• Integrate protection and SCADA systems for cost-efficient designs
• Create engineering design calculations and documentation
• Prepare equipment specifications
• Visit sites to assess project requirements
• Attend site meetings and support design changes during builds
• Review designs by suppliers and clients for compliance

Skills

Protection & Control

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control solutions for EHV substations (11kV–400kV) across AIS and GIS projects. You will produce comprehensive design drawings, calculations, and specifications while travelling to UK client offices and sites as required.

Based in a WSP office (Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester) with flexibility for travel, you will work on smart grid protection, SCADA integration, and ongoing design support through project