Protection Settings Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Flexible working

Access to new technology

Inclusive environment

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the UK offers a hybrid Protection Settings Engineer role. You will produce settings calculations for substations up to 400kV and create associated reports, while coordinating with customers and internal teams to gather information and ensure design alignment.

The role requires at least an HNC/degree in Electrical Engineering, with experience in the transmission sector and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams.
• Strong self-motivation and proactive approach to tasks.
• Experience in protection engineering or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce protection settings calculations for transmission substations up to 400kV.
• Prepare and review protection settings reports and documentation.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to gather required data.
• Contribute to design reviews and project meetings.
• Support development of testing, commissioning strategies and budget planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

\"We energize society\" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Newcastle up Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

• UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND


• Scotland


• Glasgow


• UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND


• England


• Manchester


• UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND


• Scotland

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Substations

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of your day

As a Protection Settings Engineer at Siemens Energy, you will be responsible for producing protection settings calculations and associated reports for Transmission Substations, also updating customer database where required. You will liaise closely with customers and internal stakeholders to secure required system information and understand any constraints presented by the overall protection design. Adherence to programme, budget, quality, health & safety requirements and driving through approvals will also be a key part of the role.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Production / Approval of Protection Settings Calculations for all types of electrical equipment up to 400kV level such as Overhead Line / Cables, Transformers, Reactors, including – Distance, Unit, Back-up O/C & E/F, Overall Differential (Bias & High impedance), REF, and High / Low Impedance / Numerical Busbar protection.


• Production / Approval of protection grading studies.


• Production / Approval of CT & VT Sizing Calculations


• Development of Testing / Commissioning Strategies


• Development of Programme and Budget for Protection Setting Work Packages


• Management of Design Change Control Process


• Coordinate with other departments in resolution of interdisciplinary issues


• Attendance at design reviews, customer meetings and commissioning meetings where applicable


• Identify and implement new tools, designs, product and process improvements


• Co-ordinate with Technology team by contributing on technical issues to facilitate Type Registration including design approval

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum HNC/ Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering


• Experience within the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry, including 2 years of UK Transmission System experience


• Positive working attitude, able to demonstrate self-motivation and a proactive approach


• Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills


• Ideally NGUK TP141 Settings Engineer (Verification) Accreditation and / or IET Chartered Engineer Status

Who is Siemens Energy?

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company employing approximately 100,000 people worldwide and working to shape the future of energy systems.

Our global team is dedicated to making reliable, affordable, and more sustainable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With a 150-year legacy of innovation, we are looking for people who will help drive decarbonisation, new technologies, and the energy transition.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global company.


• Flexible working conditions and work-life balance programs.


• Access to brand new technology and innovative projects.


• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.


• Encouraging policies for health and well-being.

This is a hybrid role can be based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Manchester whereby you must work onsite 3 days per week