Senior Protection & Control Engineer - T&D | Expression of Interest

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in the energy sector is looking for a motivated Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that address environmental challenges and support the UK's energy transition. Candidates will engage in both design and commissioning processes across various applications, contributing to numerous projects nationwide while collaborating within a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Protection & Control Design Engineering on Distribution Networks.
• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards.
• Knowledge of CT & VT sizing calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Specify P&C related equipment like relays and conduct protection grading studies.
• Review Protection & Control Designs and Commissioning Plans.

Skills

Protection Relays

Risk Mitigation

Protection Grading Studies

AC/DC Drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Protection & Control Engineer with experience in the energy sector? We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic team in the coming months.

The Energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation due to increasing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets, and technological innovations.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join our industry-leading Energy team and be part of the change!

We are interested in speaking with talented Senior Protection & Control Engineers. Being part of our P&C team, gives exciting opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes.

As a P&C Engineer, you will get to collaborate with a passionate team of like-minded engineers on projects up to 400kV. You will take projects from concept through detailed design and support them during construction and energisation. Ideally, you will have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK.

Additionally, you’ll have the chance to work on projects focused on innovation, standardisation, technology assessment, and collaboration with our suppliers on new products and services.

You will join a growing and collaborative team, partnering with various clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. With our ambitious growth plans, there are numerous development opportunities within our teams. This is your chance to play a crucial role in the UK energy transition.

Your Role

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.

• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.

• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.

• Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.

• Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.

• Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.

See the below link for more information on our Energy sector teams:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.

• Experience working on Distribution Networks as a Protection & Control Design Engineer.

• Knowledge and experience with protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.

• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.

• High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.

• Ideally, experience working with National Grid processes.

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About Stantec

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