Senior Protection & Control Engineer – HV Substations

Suir Engineering; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer to configure, test, and commission protection relays across high voltage substations. The role involves conducting grid fault analysis, supporting IEC 61850 implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s/Master’s in electrical engineering, over 6 years of relevant experience, and be willing to travel for project assignments in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This position offers opportunities for significant career development in dynamic engineering teams.

Benefits

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Private health insurance contribution

Life and disability cover

Educational assistance and upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in protection and control engineering in HV substations or grid-connected systems.
• Strong understanding of protection principles and grid-fault behavior.
• Experience with SCADA system integration and RTU/Gateway configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection relays.
• Conduct grid fault analysis and protection coordination using simulation software.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for projects.

Skills

Protection and control engineering

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DIGSI

PCM600

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer to configure, test, and commission protection relays across high voltage substations. The role involves conducting grid fault analysis, supporting IEC 61850 implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s/Master’s in electrical engineering, over 6 years of relevant experience, and be willing to travel for project assignments in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This position offers opportunities for significant career development in dynamic engineering teams.