Senior Protection & Control Engineer – HV Substations

Jacobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage protection and control projects across the UK and Continental Europe. You will review protection schemes, relay coordination and control philosophies while coordinating with back‑office teams and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience across HV installations (132kV–400kV), BESS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for 132kV–400kV installations.
• Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms and HVDC.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
• Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and technical bids
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as part of design or site support activities
• Review protection settings, relay coordination, and scheme logic
• Coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors, and suppliers
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development

Skills

Electrical engineering

Protection & Control

FEED & detailed design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage protection and control projects across the UK and Continental Europe. You will review protection schemes, relay coordination and control philosophies while coordinating with back‑office teams and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience across HV installations (132kV–400kV), BESS,