Senior Protection & Control Director, Energy Grid

Stantec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Energy Transition in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Technical Director to lead the design of P&C systems for projects up to 400 kV. You will guide a team of engineers from concept through detailed design, oversee protection relays, schematics, and commissioning planning, and work with National Grid processes where relevant.

This role focuses on innovation, standardisation, and collaboration with suppliers to deliver safe, efficient electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience on Distribution Networks at a senior level within Protection & Control Design Engineering.
• Knowledge of protection relays, relay panels, CT & VT sizing, protection grading studies and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.
• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and CDM regulations.
• Strong commitment to safety with demonstrable risk mitigation.
• Experience with National Grid processes (CDAE or LDAE would be a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the P&C design team on projects up to 400kV.
• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.
• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
• Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.
• Conduct protection grading studies and produce relay files and settings.
• Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.

Skills

Senior P&C design experience

Protection relays

Relay panels

CT sizing

VT sizing

AC/DC drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering

Job description

Stantec Energy Transition in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Technical Director to lead the design of P&C systems for projects up to 400 kV. You will guide a team of engineers from concept through detailed design, oversee protection relays, schematics, and commissioning planning, and work with National Grid processes where relevant.

This role focuses on innovation, standardisation, and collaboration with suppliers to deliver safe, efficient electrical