Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer

Turner Lovell; Scotland; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering design consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead design activities for high-voltage substation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the field and a strong understanding of protection systems. This position offers a competitive salary package between £55,000 to £75,000 and provides opportunities for remote working. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team focused on the UK's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in high-voltage sector.
• Strong understanding of protection principles and industry standards.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination for Protection & Control systems.
• Develop protection schematics and panel wiring drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure design compliance.

Skills

Technical design leadership

Protection & Control systems

Relay coordination

Electrical system fault analysis

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Relay software

Job description

Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer
Location: Scotland (Remote working available)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (Salary Package)
Position: Permanent

Turner Lovell is recruiting for a Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer to join a rapidly expanding engineering design consultancy and grid connection contractor. Our client delivers bespoke HV infrastructure solutions that are critical to the UK's energy transition and net zero goals.

In this senior-level position, you will lead technical design activities for low to high voltage substation projects across transmission and distribution networks. This is an opportunity to work on complex grid connection schemes, supporting both new build and existing infrastructure upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and coordination of Protection & Control systems for substations up to 400kV.
• Develop detailed protection schematics, panel wiring drawings, and equipment interconnection diagrams.
• Specify and configure a range of protection relays, producing settings and logic files as required.
• Act as a technical point of contact during FAT, commissioning, and construction phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and review design outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Engage with clients, suppliers, and network operators to resolve technical issues and ensure project delivery.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Min 8 years experience in the design and delivery of protection and control systems within the high-voltage (11kV-400kV) sector.
• Strong understanding of protection principles, relay coordination, and electrical system fault analysis.
• Experience using relay software.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including CDM, ESQCR, and relevant grid connection policies.
• Prior exposure to both brownfield and greenfield substation projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business leading the way in electrical design for high-voltage infrastructure projects. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today to take the next step in your career.
Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at 02046027660 or [e-mail] for more information.