Protection & Control Engineer - Substations & Smart Grid

Matchtech Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to join a Yorkshire-based team. The role focuses on 11kV–132kV protection and control design, SCADA integration, and documentation across landmark power projects in the region.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and proven experience with IEC 61850/IEC 60870, plus a full driving licence. Occasional travel to client offices and sites within the UK is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive protection and control design drawings for 11kV up to 132kV systems.
• Develop protection solutions for future smart grid requirements.
• Integrate protection and SCADA systems for cost-effective design solutions.
• Create associated engineering calculations and documentation.
• Visit sites to assess project requirements and integrity of designs.
• Attend site meetings and support design drawing changes during builds.
• Review supplier/client designs for compliance with current legislation and policies.

Skills

Protection design

IEC 61850

IEC 60870

Substation equipment

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to join a Yorkshire-based team. The role focuses on 11kV–132kV protection and control design, SCADA integration, and documentation across landmark power projects in the region.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and proven experience with IEC 61850/IEC 60870, plus a full driving licence. Occasional travel to client offices and sites within the UK is required.