Senior Protection Engineer – Power Systems (Remote UK)

Turner Lovell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in protection settings and schemes for a permanent or freelance role. The job focuses on developing protection solutions for transmission and distribution networks, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in protection calculations. This position offers a chance to work on high-profile projects in the renewable energy sector, with opportunities to enhance technical skills and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in protection setting calculations.
• Proficiency in protection coordination software (e.g., ETAP).
• Knowledge of National Grid technical specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calculate protection settings for transmission and distribution equipment.
• Perform protection coordination studies and fault level calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Protection setting calculations

Protection coordination software

Technical specifications

Power system protection principles

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

An international engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in protection settings and schemes for a permanent or freelance role. The job focuses on developing protection solutions for transmission and distribution networks, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in protection calculations. This position offers a chance to work on high-profile projects in the renewable energy sector, with opportunities to enhance technical skills and mentor junior engineers.