Substation Design Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartered Engineer progression

Major UK projects exposure

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Bellshill is seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer to own HV protection and control design for substations across the UK, delivering robust schemes with modern digital substation technology.

You will develop protection philosophies, IEC 61850 architectures, and coordination studies using ETAP and DIgSILENT, interface with DNOs/TSOs and EPCs, and support FAT, SAT, site testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• HV substation protection and control design experience.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and UK utility standards.
• Strong documentation and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection philosophies, control schematics and relay settings.
• Design substation automation and SCADA integration architectures.
• Perform protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies.
• Review designs for compliance with UK and international standards.
• Support FAT, SAT, site testing, commissioning and modifications.
• Interface with DNOs/TSOs, EPCs, consultants and manufacturers.

Skills

Protection & Control design

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

IEC 61850 standards

Job description

Location: Bellshill, Scotland

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage protection and control systems? We are looking for a Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in Bellshill delivering critical transmission and distribution infrastructure across the UK.

The Role In this role, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of robust protection, control, and automation solutions for high-voltage substations. You will work across complex schemes involving transformers, transmission lines, busbars, and switchgear, integrating modern digital substation technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed protection philosophies, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
• Design substation automation and SCADA integration architectures, with a focus on IEC 61850 standards.
• Conduct protection coordination, fault analysis, and power system studies using industry software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, etc.).
• Review multidisciplinary and third-party engineering designs for compliance with UK utility and international standards.
• Support FAT, SAT, site testing, commissioning, and system modification activities.
• Interface directly with DNOs/TSOs, EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment manufacturers.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Proven design experience within HV substation protection and control.
• Working knowledge of modern substation communication protocols (IEC 61850) and power system software.
• Familiarity with UK utility standards (e.g., National Grid, Scottish Power, SSEN) is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to produce precise technical documentation.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40k - £60k+ based on technical experience.
• Clear career progression paths with support toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Direct exposure to major UK transmission and distribution projects.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team culture and ongoing technical upskilling.