Senior HV Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Mane Contract Services

Bellshill

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our established engineering team in Bellshill, Scotland. You will work on complex high-voltage transmission and distribution projects, designing protection, control and automation systems for critical substation infrastructure and collaborating with clients, utilities, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering and have HV substation Protection

Qualifications

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in HV substation Protection & Control design.
Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
Understanding of IEC 61850 and modern substation communications.
Experience with software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN, Helinks or similar.
Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design protection and control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars and HV switchgear.
Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes.
Support SCADA and substation automation systems.
Produce technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
Support protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies.
Review third-party designs and technical documentation.
Support FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Contributing to design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.