Protection and Control (P&C) Discipline Lead

AtkinsRéalis Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Protection and Control Group Discipline Lead to join our growing P&C team. Based in one of our UK offices—Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds—you will work with clients and internal teams to deliver best-in-class protection and control solutions for HV substations, transmission and distribution projects.

You will line manage engineers, drive FEED and detailed design, ensure quality, and recruit and mentor the team to meet rising market demand.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience in staff development, line management, team leadership.
• Chartered Engineer and a member of IET is desirable.
• TP-141, CDAE qualifications highly desirable.
• Proven experience in P&C design of substation protection schemes, IEC 61850, SCADA/SAS integration, interlocking, control systems in UK or internationally.
• We don't require exactly all, we value potential as well as experience.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of protection and control engineers, providing mentorship, performance management, and career development support.
• Ensure a high level of communication, engagement, and pastoral care throughout the team.
• Focus on growth (recruitment, onboarding, retention) to enable the team to sustainably grow to match the market demand.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Lead P&C FEED and detailed design work for major transmission scale projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with client specifications.
• Drive Quality Assurance: Drive quality and assure the delivery of FEED, detailed design, and bid submissions to the highest standards.
• Ensure that staff are technically equipped to deliver high-quality work to clients (through training, development and culture).

Skills

Leadership & people management

Electrical Engineering

Staff development

Line management

Chartered Engineer

TP-141 / CDAE

P&C design

IEC 61850

SCADA / SAS integration

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA/SAS integration

IEC 61850

Job description

Overview Take our vision into the future. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. We are seeking an experienced Protection and Control Group Discipline Lead for our growing P&C team. You will be based in one of our key offices in Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver best-in-class solutions to support the electricity sector (HV substations, HV cables, Transmission & Distribution, Overhead Lines, HVDC). The sector is undergoing unprecedented growth at the moment, and a growth mindset is critical for the lead role.

Your role

Are you a protection and control engineer with leadership skills, a growth mindset, and a passion for people? Do you like to support and inspire your team? Do you thrive on juggling multiple priorities? If yes, could you be our Discipline Lead?

In this role you will

• Line manage a team of protection and control engineers, providing mentorship, performance management, and career development support.
• Ensure a high level of communication, engagement, and pastoral care throughout the team.
• Focus on growth (recruitment, onboarding, retention) to enable the team to sustainably grow to match the market demand.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Lead P&C FEED and detailed design work for major transmission scale projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with client specifications.
• Drive Quality Assurance: Drive quality and assure the delivery of FEED, detailed design, and bid submissions to the highest standards.
• Ensure that staff are technically equipped to deliver high-quality work to clients (through training, development and culture).

About you

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience in staff development, line management, team leadership.
• Chartered Engineer and a member of IET is desirable.
• TP-141, CDAE qualifications highly desirable.
• Proven experience in P&C design of substation protection schemes, IEC 61850, SCADA/SAS integration, interlocking, control systems in UK or internationally.
• We don't require exactly all, we value potential as well as experience.

If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - we value potential as well as experience.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits - Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our