Protection & Control Engineer - T&D | Expression of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to join their dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves developing documentation, reviewing designs, and collaborating on innovative projects to support the UK's energy transition. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience in distribution networks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Protection & Control Design Engineer.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations.
• Understanding of CT & VT sizing calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.
• Conduct protection grading studies and produce relay files.

Skills

Protection grading studies

Risk mitigation

Knowledge of UK electrical practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Protection relays

Relay panels

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Protection & Control Engineer - T&D | Expression of Interest, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Protection & Control Engineer with experience in the energy sector? We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic team in the coming months.

The Energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation due to increasing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets, and technological innovations.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join our industry-leading Energy team and be part of the change!

We are interested in speaking with talented Protection & Control Engineers. Being part of our P&C team, gives exciting opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes.

As a P&C Engineer, you will get to collaborate with a passionate team of like-minded engineers on projects up to 400kV. You will take projects from concept through detailed design and support them during construction and energisation. Ideally, you will have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK.

Additionally, you’ll have the chance to work on projects focused on innovation, standardisation, technology assessment, and collaboration with our suppliers on new products and services.

You will join a growing and collaborative team, partnering with various clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. With our ambitious growth plans, there are numerous development opportunities within our teams. This is your chance to play a crucial role in the UK energy transition.

Your Role

Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.

Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.

Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.

Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.

Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.

See the below link for more information on our Energy sector teams:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.

Experience working on Distribution Networks as a Protection & Control Design Engineer.

Knowledge and experience with protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.

Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.

High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.

Ideally, experience working with National Grid processes.