Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer – Hybrid

AECOM Corporation; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV protection design for a diverse project portfolio, including National Grid initiatives. You will develop SLDs, schematics, and interconnection diagrams, specify relay systems, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and client standards.

Hybrid work options available. You will mentor colleagues, contribute to technical standards, and support business development through

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above).
• Develop and oversee Protection Single Line Diagrams, AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams.
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces.
• Prepare Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies.
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA teams.
• Review vendor drawings for project compliance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, providing technical assurance and value-engineered solutions.

Skills

Protection & Control

HV/EHV

Relay coordination

Electrical design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV protection design for a diverse project portfolio, including National Grid initiatives. You will develop SLDs, schematics, and interconnection diagrams, specify relay systems, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and client standards.

Hybrid work options available. You will mentor colleagues, contribute to technical standards, and support business development through