Senior / Principal Substation Engineer (P&C)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior/Principal Substation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role involves engaging with clients to tackle complex challenges in the energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance sustainability. You will be responsible for designing and managing transmission protection systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society, where your expertise will shape the future of energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in power system protection design at transmission voltage levels.
• Ability to prepare detailed electrical schematic diagrams for substations.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission protection systems and review designs by contractors.
• Manage client interfaces and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.

Skills

Power System Protection Design

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Construction and Design Management (CDM)

Relay Settings Calculation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Certification in Power Systems

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Arcadis, we focus on attracting, retaining, and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. We offer opportunities to transform your world and the world around you through client work, upskilling, championing equality and inclusion, or charity involvement. Our people value different perspectives, care about planetary sustainability, and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is people first. Supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, helping you reach your full potential. You'll have the chance to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions that make a difference.

The energy landscape is rapidly transforming. Join us as a Senior/Principal Substation Engineer to accelerate your career. You'll be part of our Transmissions and Distributions teams, partnering with clients, understanding their challenges, and applying your expertise to solve them.

As a Substation Design Engineer, you'll work on engineering and construction projects mainly in industrial, transmission/distribution, and renewable sectors. You should appreciate complex, practical, regulatory, technical, and commercial issues and work constructively with a broad range of senior stakeholders.

• Design transmission protection systems for voltages up to kV.
• Review in-house designs and those by external contractors.
• Have experience in the safe design and operation of electrical networks and development construction.
• Advise on design and design change issues.
• Be a specialist in Electrical engineering, with advantageous knowledge of other fields.
• Have substantial experience with Construction and Design Management (CDM).
• Ensure design projects are undertaken by competent personnel and review designs created by others.
• Propose, agree, and implement alternative solutions to transmission specifications and best practices.
• Deliver tasks and project outcomes on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
• Undertake site visits or surveys as part of design activities or site support.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks proactively.
• Adopt the best technical solutions.
• Manage client interfaces including infrastructure planners, project resources, and site meetings.
• Handle risk and CDM management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven capability in power system protection design/application, preferably at transmission voltage levels up to kV.
• Experience in Protection and Control design, feasibility studies, reports, and cost estimation.
• Ability to calculate relay settings and prepare logic files.
• Experience working with internal and external parties, including equipment suppliers and professional bodies.
• Experience in detailed electrical schematic diagrams for substation Protection and Control systems.
• Knowledge of Busbar, Feeder, Transformer, Reactor, Fail protections, and SCADA interface; FACTS and HVDC protection systems are a plus.
• Protection design experience with conventional and non-conventional Instrument Transformers.
• Knowledge of IEC communication protocols.
• Experience in preparing Single Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, and Key Line Drawings.
• Proficiency with software like ASPEN OneLiner and ETAP.
• National Grid TP Protection and Settings authorization is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for complex technical or commercial issues.
• Ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships and produce clear documentation.

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work impacts lives and the planet. We make cities safer, resilient, and sustainable. We partner with clients to responsibly manage Earth's resources and create a sustainable future.

We innovate through data-driven and digital solutions, using design thinking to address pressing challenges.

As a global company, we support five UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to a better future. We also focus on reducing our environmental impact, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We foster a workplace where everyone can bring their best selves. We value diversity and believe it drives innovation. Our ED&I efforts focus on six workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race, ensuring an inclusive environment for all.