Protection & Controls Design Engineer – HV/EHV Power Systems

Morson Human Resources Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited in Bristol is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver front-end and detailed desktop design of protection and control systems for UK electricity networks, with no site or commissioning duties.

The role focuses on design and technical assurance, requiring strong experience with HV/EHV protection, protection relays, and auditable documentation. Bristol-based hybrid work model preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (essential).
• 3–7 years’ experience in protection & controls design.
• Desirable: CEng or working towards IET chartership.
• Experience with UK DNO and National Grid projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design front-end and detailed desktop protection and control schemes.
• Produce protection diagrams and control schematics.
• Carry out fault level, protection grading and selectivity studies.
• Ensure compliance with ENA Engineering Recommendations, National Grid specs, and IEC/IEEE standards.
• Support design reviews, technical assurance and supplier submission reviews.

Skills

HV/EHV protection systems

Protection relays (ABB, Siemens, SEL, 

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

CEng or IET chartership desirable

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited in Bristol is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver front-end and detailed desktop design of protection and control systems for UK electricity networks, with no site or commissioning duties.

The role focuses on design and technical assurance, requiring strong experience with HV/EHV protection, protection relays, and auditable documentation. Bristol-based hybrid work model preferred.