Senior HV Protection & Control Engineer - Substations

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer to drive HV/EHV substation protection and control design, including SLDs, schematics, and relay interfaces. You will coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and ensure IEC/IEEE compliance on global energy projects.

Join our hybrid work environment and contribute to high-impact infrastructure with opportunities for professional growth through AECOM University and diverse client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in HV/EHV Substation Protection & Control Design.
• Knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations.
• Experience with protection relays from major manufacturers (Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi, Schneider, SEL).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above).
• Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams.
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces.
• Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable.
• Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable).
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standards.
• Support project execution by meeting quality, safety, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV/EHV Substation Protection & Control

Protection schemes

Protection relays (Siemens GE ABB/Hit*

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication & coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer to drive HV/EHV substation protection and control design, including SLDs, schematics, and relay interfaces. You will coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and ensure IEC/IEEE compliance on global energy projects.

Join our hybrid work environment and contribute to high-impact infrastructure with opportunities for professional growth through AECOM University and diverse client portfolios.