Senior Protection & Control Engineer - Power Transmission

MOTT MACDONALD; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to join their Power Transmission and Distribution team. The role focuses on developing solutions for power transmission systems, ensuring electricity supply security, and integrating renewable energy sources. Candidates should have a degree and extensive experience in protection and control, with excellent communication skills and UK Transmission experience. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible leave options

Pension contributions matched

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with UK practices and international projects.
• Expected to achieve design authorisation from UK’s National Grid.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse projects for power transmission.
• Develop solutions for integrating renewable energy sources.
• Carry out fault studies for transmission projects.

Skills

Knowledge of relay designs

Excellent communications skills

UK Transmission & Distribution experience

Extensive Protection and Control experience

Good working knowledge of HV equipment

Experience in Protection systems using IEC61850 protocol

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to join their Power Transmission and Distribution team. The role focuses on developing solutions for power transmission systems, ensuring electricity supply security, and integrating renewable energy sources. Candidates should have a degree and extensive experience in protection and control, with excellent communication skills and UK Transmission experience. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.