Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer – Hybrid

AECOM; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV protection design efforts from Birmingham with a hybrid work model. You will spearhead protection schemes, prepare SLDs and wiring diagrams, and coordinate with civil, telecom, and SCADA teams to deliver compliant solutions on major energy projects.

The role requires strongRelay/IEC 61850 expertise, vendor experience (Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, SEL), and proven ability to deliver complete

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).
• 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 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 engineering teams.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, providing technical assurance and value-engineered solutions.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution.
• Drive project execution, manage technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews; support procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client standards.
• Mentor and develop the wider team in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities, including proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Protection schemes

Protection relays

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

IEC 61850

Substation automation

SCADA/RTU/SAS

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV protection design efforts from Birmingham with a hybrid work model. You will spearhead protection schemes, prepare SLDs and wiring diagrams, and coordinate with civil, telecom, and SCADA teams to deliver compliant solutions on major energy projects.

The role requires strongRelay/IEC 61850 expertise, vendor experience (Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, SEL), and proven ability to deliver complete