Senior P&C Design Engineer - HV/EHV Substations (Hybrid UK)

AECOM Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Day 1 onboarding in-office

Job summary

AECOM in Birmingham seeks a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV protection design for major substations. You will develop SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams and panel designs, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEC and client standards.

You will define relay settings, coordinate with system studies and perform protection coordination reviews. The role includes client engagement, technical assurance, and supporting FAT/SAT,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations.
• Strong experience with protection relays from Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projects.
• Ability to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packages.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Protection & Control designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV).
• Develop and oversee SLDs, AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules.
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces.
• Prepare relay settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies.
• Perform protection coordination and relay configurations reviews.
• Calculate cables, voltage drops, and battery sizing where applicable.
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA teams.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with specs.
• Engage with clients for technical assurance and risk-free solutions.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning and issue resolution.
• Drive project execution and manage technical risks and quality reviews.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid standards.
• Mentor team members and support capability growth in cable systems.
• Support business development: proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.

Skills

Protection systems

Protection relays

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SCADA

IEC 61850

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM in Birmingham seeks a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV protection design for major substations. You will develop SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams and panel designs, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEC and client standards.

You will define relay settings, coordinate with system studies and perform protection coordination reviews. The role includes client engagement, technical assurance, and supporting FAT/SAT,