Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer - Hybrid

AECO; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead the design of protection and control systems for HV/EHV substations and related projects. The role requires delivering complete engineering packages, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with client standards.

You will work within a hybrid model from the UK and collaborate across international projects, contributing to innovation, technical standards, and delivery excellence in energy

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.
• 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 engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV-400kV or above).
• Provide expert input to develop SLDs, 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 Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable.
• Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing where applicable.
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA teams.
• Review vendor drawings for project compliance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders delivering technical assurance and value-engineered solutions.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and issue resolution.
• Drive project execution, manage technical risks and interfaces, support procurement/Construction.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client standards.
• Mentor team members and support capability growth in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities including proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Protection schemes

Protection relays

UK/EU projects

Protection & control packages

IEC 61850

SCADA/RTU/SAS

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead the design of protection and control systems for HV/EHV substations and related projects. The role requires delivering complete engineering packages, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with client standards.

You will work within a hybrid model from the UK and collaborate across international projects, contributing to innovation, technical standards, and delivery excellence in energy