Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer

ARUP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Technical Leader for Transmission Substation Protection. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, ensure the successful execution of complex projects, and provide technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and extensive experience in protection and control systems. Competitive benefits include private medical insurance and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is essential.
• Extensive experience in substation protection and control engineering (HV/EHV systems).
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellence in design for transmission substation protection systems.
• Oversee design and implement advanced protection schemes.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Protection relays expertise

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SCADA systems

Power system analysis tools (ETAP, DIgSILENT)

Communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3)

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Technical Leader for Transmission Substation Protection. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, ensure the successful execution of complex projects, and provide technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and extensive experience in protection and control systems. Competitive benefits include private medical insurance and a flexible working environment.