Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Turner Lovell; England; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering and construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for renewable energy projects. The role involves leading protection and control system designs and requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with HV systems and tools like ETAP and DIgSILENT is essential. Remote work with occasional travel to Scotland is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working on protection and control for substations, grid connections, or transmission infrastructure.
• Strong technical understanding of HV protection systems (11kV–400kV).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute detailed protection and control system designs from concept phase through to construction documentation.
• Design and review technical drawings and documents including single-line diagrams, protection schematics.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical modelling and coordination tools

Technical understanding of HV protection systems

Familiarity with automation systems and communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Remote working with occasional visits to Scotland

Position: Permanent

Our client, a highly regarded engineering and construction firm, is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to support major high‑voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK. You’ll be part of a high‑performing design team central to delivering critical protection and control systems across HV and EHV installations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the full design lifecycle for key energy transition and power grid projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute detailed protection and control system designs from concept phase through to construction documentation.
• Design and review technical drawings and documents including single‑line diagrams, protection schematics, etc.
• Select and specify protection relays and associated IEDs suitable for HV/EHV applications.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Participate in technical reviews, design risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
• Experience with electrical modelling and coordination tools like ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar.
• Strong technical understanding of HV protection systems (11kV–400kV).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working on protection and control for substations, grid connections, or transmission infrastructure.
• Familiarity with automation systems and communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, or DNP3 is beneficial.

Contact

Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at 02046027660 or [e-mail] for more information.