Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer – Hybrid

AECOM Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead the development of protection and control systems for HV/EHV substations within a diverse project portfolio in the UK. You will spearhead design activity, coordinate with civil, primary, telecom, and SCADA teams, and ensure compliance with IEC and client standards.

Join a global team delivering innovative energy infrastructure, mentoring colleagues, contributing to standards, and supporting business development while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations.
• 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 or above).
• Develop and oversee Protection SLDs, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans.
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution.
• Drive project execution, manage technical risks, and support procurement and construction.

Skills

Protection schemes

Protection relays

AutoCAD

IEC 61850

SCADA

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead the development of protection and control systems for HV/EHV substations within a diverse project portfolio in the UK. You will spearhead design activity, coordinate with civil, primary, telecom, and SCADA teams, and ensure compliance with IEC and client standards.

Join a global team delivering innovative energy infrastructure, mentoring colleagues, contributing to standards, and supporting business development while