Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Hybrid/Flexible Work

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development reimburse2s

Volunteer time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer in the UK to lead FEED and detailed design for protection and control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.

You will review protection schemes, coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and clients, and mentor junior staff while ensuring CDM and safety standards are upheld. This hybrid role offers flexible working within Jacobs' life at Jacobs program.

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 high‑voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
• 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.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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

P&C FEED

Detailed design

High voltage 132kV–400kV

Stakeholder management

Flexible workload

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer in the UK to lead FEED and detailed design for protection and control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.

You will review protection schemes, coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and clients, and mentor junior staff while ensuring CDM and safety standards are upheld. This hybrid role offers flexible working within Jacobs' life at Jacobs program.