Protection & Control Systems Lead – HV Substations

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in Manchester seeks a Protection & Control Engineer to lead design of protection systems for HV/EHV substations and support complex energy projects. You will develop protection and control schemes, ensure compliance with client specifications and international standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to the creation of SLDs, wiring diagrams, panel designs, and RTU/SCADA interfaces, while coordinating with other engineering domains to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations.
• Experience with protection relays from Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projects.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above).
• Provide expert input to develop and oversee SLDs, AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, and Cable Schedules.
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces.
• Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable.
• Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing.
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide technical assurance and value-engineered solutions.

Skills

Protection schemes

Protection relays

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SCADA

RTU

Substation automation

IEC 61850

Communication protocols

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM in Manchester seeks a Protection & Control Engineer to lead design of protection systems for HV/EHV substations and support complex energy projects. You will develop protection and control schemes, ensure compliance with client specifications and international standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to the creation of SLDs, wiring diagrams, panel designs, and RTU/SCADA interfaces, while coordinating with other engineering domains to deliver safe,