Senior Substation P&C Design Engineer – 33kV to 400kV

Cundall; London (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Prestigious projects

Job summary

Cundall is seeking a Senior P&C Design Engineer to lead protection and control system design for AIS/GIS substations from 33kV to 400kV. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, innovative solutions.

Join a global engineering consultancy renowned for sustainable design across energy, infrastructure, and the built environment. Flexibility and professional development are highlighted in the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary substation design for AIS/GIS up to 400kV.
• Proficiency in developing protection philosophies, relay settings, and SCADA integration.
• Knowledge of UK DNO/TO standards, including National Grid and SSEN.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce designs for secondary systems including protection, control, and SCADA schemes.
• Develop AC/DC schematics, cable schedules, and termination diagrams.
• Produce high-level specifications for protection, control, and SCADA systems, ensuring compliance with UK DNO/TO standards.
• Define protection philosophies and system integration for substation projects.
• Oversee and review technical deliverables to ensure designs are safe and compliant.
• Work with AutoCAD or equivalent tools to produce detailed schematics and layouts.
• Support the integration of protection and control systems with primary plant design.
• Perform site visits to assess constructability and facilitate project execution.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and primary plant teams for integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain client, contractor, and supplier relationships.
• Provide leadership in mentoring junior engineers.
• Ensure health and safety risks are identified and managed per CDM.

Skills

IEC 61850

SCADA integration

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cundall is seeking a Senior P&C Design Engineer to lead protection and control system design for AIS/GIS substations from 33kV to 400kV. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, innovative solutions.

Join a global engineering consultancy renowned for sustainable design across energy, infrastructure, and the built environment. Flexibility and professional development are highlighted in the role.