Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) in Sandon

Energy Jobline ZR; Sandon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Stafford is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver HV & EHV protection studies, relay applications and technical documentation for UK electricity networks. This pure design role focuses on protection design, fault level calculations, scheme design for transformers, feeders and cables, with clear progression in a technically focused environment.

Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have 3–7 years in Protection & Controls design,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop protection philosophies in line with DNO / 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

HV/EHV protection

Protection design

Relays

Fault level calculations

UK Grid standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionProtection & 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 packageStrong technical environment with clear progression opportunities

The Role

• Develop protection philosophies in line with DNO / 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 Grid projects
• Strong knowledge of HV/EHV protection systems and relays (ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE, Schneider)
• Working towards or holding CEng desirable

If you enjoy detailed engineering design and working within UK network standards, this is a great opportunity to progress your career in a technically focused environment.