Senior HV Protection & Control Engineer (275/400kV)

Matchtech Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group's client in Scotland is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join its UK Energy business on a permanent basis. You will design protection and control schemes for high-voltage transmission and distribution networks and contribute to major 275kV and 400kV projects.

You'll develop engineering drawings and specifications using AutoCAD and ETAP, perform system studies, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with project teams through design reviews,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Protection & Control Engineer within electrical transmission, distribution or substation environments.
• Design protection and control schemes for high-voltage networks (275kV/400kV).
• Knowledge of electrical networks, protection principles and engineering standards.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and producing detailed design information.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for HV transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications using AutoCAD and ETAP.
• Carry out technical calculations, system studies and analysis for reliability and performance of protection schemes.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, safety and environmental requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and gather design information.
• Coordinate design with project managers and other disciplines.
• Review design changes and provide support through installation, testing and commissioning.
• Complete design reviews and QA checks and stay updated with protection tech.

Skills

Protection & Control

HV networks design

Electrical engineering principles

Protection systems design

Technical calculations & studies

IEC 61850

IEC 60870

Supplier equipment knowledge ABB Hit&-

Chartered Engineer status (advantage)

BP141 authorisation (advantage)

Document interpretation

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Matchtech Group's client in Scotland is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join its UK Energy business on a permanent basis. You will design protection and control schemes for high-voltage transmission and distribution networks and contribute to major 275kV and 400kV projects.

You'll develop engineering drawings and specifications using AutoCAD and ETAP, perform system studies, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with project teams through design reviews,