Protection Relay Engineer - MV/LV Testing & Commissioning

Vertiv; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an experienced Protection Relay Programming & Testing Engineer for MV & LV protection systems. You will program, configure, test, and commission protection relays, ensuring alignment with coordination studies and system requirements.

The role requires hands-on expertise with ABB, Siemens, and Schneider protection relays, plus proficiency in related communication protocols and test equipment. Located in Derry/Londonderry, UK with site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of relevant experience in protection relay programming, testing, commissioning, and protection/control systems.
• Predominantly experienced in MV switchgear, control and relay panels, and electrical protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on protection relay programming, configuration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for MV and LV protection systems.
• Interpret SLDs, protection schematics, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection philosophies.
• Prepare and review relay setting files, test procedures, test reports, commissioning reports, and protection documentation.
• Verify relay settings against approved protection coordination studies.

Skills

Relay programming

Protection testing

Commissioning

Protection coordination

Schematic interpretation

MV protection

Industrial comms

IEC 61850

Modbus/Profinet

SCADA/EPMS integration

Education

B.E./B.Tech. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB Relion

Siemens SIPROTEC

Schneider Easergy/SEPAM

OMICRON test equipment

Job description

Vertiv seeks an experienced Protection Relay Programming & Testing Engineer for MV & LV protection systems. You will program, configure, test, and commission protection relays, ensuring alignment with coordination studies and system requirements.

The role requires hands-on expertise with ABB, Siemens, and Schneider protection relays, plus proficiency in related communication protocols and test equipment. Located in Derry/Londonderry, UK with site responsibilities.