Protection & Controls Engineer (Design)

Morson Human Resources Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver HV & EHV protection design across UK electricity networks from Stafford. This is a pure design role, focused on protection studies, relay application and technical documentation (no operational or SCADA responsibilities).

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 3–7 years' experience in Protection & Controls design, experience on UK DNO or National Grid projects, and knowledge of HV/EHV

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–7 years' experience in Protection & Controls design.
• Experience on UK DNO or National Grid projects.
• Knowledge of HV/EHV protection systems and relays (ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE, Schneider).
• CEng desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection philosophies in line with DNO / National Grid standards.
• Carry out fault level calculations, grading & coordination studies.
• Design schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars & cables.
• Produce protection single lines, schematics & calculation reports.
• Support technical assurance and design reviews.

Skills

Protection & Controls design

HV/EHV protection systems

UK DNO/National Grid projects

CEng desirable

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Protection & Controls Engineer (Design)

Location: Stafford

We're looking for a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver high-quality HV & EHV protection design across UK electricity networks. This is a pure design role, focused on protection studies, relay application, and technical documentation (no operational or SCADA responsibilities).

Great salary (competitive and experience-dependent)

• Excellent benefits package

Strong technical environment with clear progression opportunities

The Role

• Develop protection philosophies in line with DNO / National Grid standards
• Carry out fault level calculations, grading & coordination studies
• Design schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars & cables
• Produce protection single lines, schematics & calculation reports
• Support technical assurance and design reviews

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3-7 years' experience in Protection & Controls design
• Experience on UK DNO or National Grid projects
• Strong knowledge of HV/EHV protection systems and relays (ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE, Schneider)
• Working towards or holding CEng desirable