Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Carbon60; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Business Development within the energy sector. This role involves overseeing the design and construction of electrical projects, ensuring high standards of service and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power system protection, with a strong focus on customer relationships and project management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions in renewable energy, where your expertise will contribute to vital projects that keep the lights on across the UK. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years in power system protection and design.
• Experience with protection relays and relay panels essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver construction projects for electrical distribution networks.
• Respond to faults and dispatch teams to ensure power continuity.

Skills

Power System Protection

Design and Commissioning

Fault Investigation

Customer Relationship Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Safety Culture

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Sector: Transmission

Location: Glasgow / Inverness - Hybrid - Site & Factory Visits as well as Infrequent Attendance in the Office

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Until End of December + Possible Extensions

Clearance: BPSS (DBS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Overview

Operations are responsible for keeping the lights on; we are at the front line on the Network. If we find a fault, it is our responsibility to respond to the fault, and dispatch our skilled teams to fix it as quickly as possible. We work in all hours, and through all weathers, ensuring our customers are never without power. Within Operations, the Strategic Investment Group is a focused team that design and deliver a wide range of construction projects within the UK. The team specialises in the design and construction of electrical projects on its distribution networks ranging from 6.6kV to 132kV.

To ensure you get the most from your role, and our customers receive the highest standard of service, we ask that you have the following to join us:

• A minimum HND in Electrical Engineering, degree level is preferred.
• A minimum of seven years previous experience working in power system protection covering design, commissioning and fault investigation.
• Previous experience of working on Distribution Networks as a Protection & Control Design Engineer, including experience at 132kV to 400kV GIS & AIS.
• Knowledge and experience of protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection relay setting calculations, and producing detailed and accurate drawings, including main connection and protection diagrams.
• An interest in long term development to identify and implement innovative and effective business improvements.
• Ability to support and guide other members of the team.
• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties on the 132kV to 400kV Network to be installed for the client.

We also have several personal competencies that we look for in our future employees:

• High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do.
• Outstanding customer relationship skills, with a commitment to providing a high level service at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
• Regular travel is required; we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving license.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to work to deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of IT, namely Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook; a flair for picking up new IT systems is a great advantage.
• Integrate as part of a larger protection team interacting with design/delivery colleagues in Strategic Investment, and staff in Regions.
• Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Quality Assurance

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy, Engineering Services, and Electric Power Generation