Senior Applications Engineer – Protection Relays

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer in Warwick, UK. This position requires expertise in protection relays and substation automation systems focusing on system-level design. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in power systems, strong understanding of various protection principles, and excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to utility transmission projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in power system protection and relay configuration.
• Strong understanding of protection principles including distance and differential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement protection relay schemes across various systems.
• Develop and deliver software-driven substation automation solutions.
• Collaborate with teams for successful system integration.

Skills

Protection relay schemes design

Software-driven substation automation

Communication protocols knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

ABB

SEL

Schneider

Job description

Senior Applications Engineer – Protection Relays

We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with strong expertise in protection relays and/or substation automation systems. This role focuses on system-level application design, defining, developing, and delivering advanced protection relay solutions and/or substation automation applications for utility transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement protection relay schemes including distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, and line protection.
• Configure, test, and validate protection relay applications across transmission, distribution, generation, or rail systems.
• Develop and deliver software-driven substation automation solutions using industry protocols.
• Apply knowledge of substation automation and communications protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
• Support clients and project teams by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and expertise.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful system integration.
• Present technical solutions clearly to internal teams and clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–10 years’ experience in power system protection, relay configuration, and application engineering.
• Strong understanding of protection principles (distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, line).
• Hands-on experience with protection relays from major vendors (e.g., Siemens, ABB, SEL, Schneider, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting utility or industrial protection systems.
• Knowledge of substation automation, control, and communications protocols.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Comfortable working across global teams and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.