Technical Support Engineer

NES Fircroft; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Stafford requires a Technical Support Engineer (Protection & Control) to join our team on an on-site basis with travel in the UK. The role focuses on commissioning Substation Automation Systems, with a strong Protection and Automation background, providing site surveys, technical support, testing, commissioning, and knowledge transfer.

You will analyse customer applications, prepare technical reports, support sales with robust solutions, and collaborate with Operations during

Qualifications

• Four to five years of project or service experience in substations.
• Experience with Substation Automation Systems, including technical support, testing, maintenance and commissioning.
• Ability to analyse customer applications and produce clear technical reports.
• Understanding of protection and control testing practices, tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and customer site surveys for Protection & Control systems.
• Respond to customer technical enquiries and deliver training for installed systems.
• Support commercial proposals with technically robust solutions aligned to customer specs.
• Engage with customers and internal teams to resolve issues with sound engineering judgement.
• Provide technical input to Operations and Service during project execution, FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Manage fault reports and customer complaints per defined procedures.
• Assist with classroom training and commissioning-focused knowledge transfer.
• Build knowledge of new products and industry standards to strengthen capability.

Skills

Commissioning

Substation Automation

Protection & Control

Technical Support

Testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Role - Technical Support Engineer (Protection & Control) - Inside IR35

Location - Stafford with travel required

Candidates must have good commissioning background in Substation Automation Systems, essentially Protection and Automation background.

• The role provides engineering support, conducts customer site surveys, supports commercial proposals, responds to customer technical enquiries, and delivers training for installed Protection and Control systems.
• The position requires sound technical judgement, structured problem solving, and clear engagement with customers and internal teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Review, analyse, and resolve assigned customer application enquiries using sound engineering principles while meeting business standards, procedures, quality expectations, and response deadlines.
• Support the commercial and sales teams by defining technically robust solutions aligned with customer specifications, scope expectations, and service delivery capability.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Service teams during project execution, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support Protection and Control system engineering tasks, including technical review, issue investigation, and application guidance.
• Manage fault reports and customer complaints in line with defined procedures, ensuring timely technical input and clear customer communication.
• Support internal and external training activities, including classroom-based training and commissioning-focused knowledge transfer.
• Build knowledge of new products, systems, and industry standards to strengthen technical capability and support continuous improvement across the service organisation.

Mandatory Requirements:

Candidates must have good commissioning background in Substation Automation Systems, essentially Protection and Automation background.

• Minimum BSc in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification, with four to five years of relevant project or service experience.
• Experience with Substation Automation Systems, including technical support, testing, maintenance, and commissioning in transmission, distribution, industrial, or power plant environments.
• Ability to analyse customer applications and produce clear, accurate technical reports.
• Understanding of protection and control testing practices, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to travel within the UK and overseas as required.
• Fluent English, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers in writing and verbally.

Preferred Experience:

• Proven knowledge protection relays and Substation Automation solutions.