Control and Protection Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Protection and Control Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. Working for the specialist power engineering arm of a FTSE 250 company, you will play a key role in technical delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
This role is available on a hybrid or remote basis, offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to project teams and clients.
HV Protection Design Engineer Role Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering protection and control system designs for high-voltage (HV) distribution networks, supporting a range of schemes, including BESS, up to and including 132kV. The engineer will develop, validate, and integrate protection, control, and SCADA designs, ensuring ongoing safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team and contribute to projects from concept design through to detailed engineering and delivery support., Develop detailed protection application designs for feeders, transformers, and busbars at 11 kV-132 kV, including customer interface schemesDevelop connection and tripping logic diagrams, configure relays and generate setting files, implement IEC 61850 and DNP3 communication schemes, and prepare programmable logic documentationSpecify CTs/VTs, relays, panels, and multicore wiring per manufacturer and NPg standardsProvide technical review and feedback on designs submitted by ICPs and external teamsConduct protection coordination studies, produce settings calculations, and prepare associated drawings and schematicsEnsure all designs comply with Northern Powergrid technical standards and relevant industry regulationsLiaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver projects to schedule and to the required quality standardsProvide technical support during project delivery, including factory acceptance testing and site commissioning as required.

Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineProven experience in control and protection design within the UK electricity distribution or transmission sector (11kV, 33kV, 132kV, 400kV)Familiarity with protection relays, relay configuration, logic programming and IEC 61850 engineeringStrong understanding of DNO technical standards; prior experience with Northern Powergrid requirements is advantageousKnowledge of ENA, IEC and NPg standards and policiesProficiency in relevant design and analysis software (e.g., DIGSILENT, ETAP, AutoCAD)Skilled at reading and understanding schematics, settings schedules, and manufacturer specificationsExcellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, with a commitment to high-quality engineering outputsDriving licence
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Protection and Control Design Engineer to join an organisation with a proud track record of providing HV design services to some of the largest organisations in the UK T&D sector.

salary based on skills and experience required for the role