Senior Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead projects up to 400kV in the UK energy sector. You will develop protection designs, review third-party designs, and collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and experience with protection relays. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the UK energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior/Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer.
• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards.
• High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.
• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.

Skills

Experience with protection relays

Knowledge of CT & VT sizing calculations

Conducting protection grading studies

Producing detailed AC/DC drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialised teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges, we’re at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernising the electrical grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure. As part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to connect with clients and grow professionally while building our clean energy future. #FeelingEnergised

Are you an experienced Principal/Lead/Senior Protection & Control Engineer with experience in the energy sector?

Due to our continued success, we are looking to bring on board a Senior Principal Protection & Control Engineer. Being part of our P&C community gives exciting opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes.

As a Senior Principal P&C Engineer, you will lead and collaborate with a passionate team of like-minded engineers on projects up to 400kV. You will take projects from concept through detailed design and support them during construction and energisation. Ideally, you will have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to work on projects focused on innovation, standardisation, technology assessment, and collaboration with our suppliers on new products and services. You will join a growing and collaborative team, partnering with various clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. With our ambitious growth plans, there are numerous development opportunities within our teams. This is your chance to play a crucial role in the UK energy transition.

Your Role

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.
• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
• Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.
• Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.
• Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.

See the below link for more information on our Energy sector teams: Stantec Energy Transition - UK

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience working on Distribution Networks as a Senior/Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.
• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.
• High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.
• Experience working with National Grid processes.

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