Protection & Controls Engineer

Job description

About the Role:

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design a range of Technical Protection & Control solutions for EHV substation projects including both AIS & GIS substations at voltages ranging from 11kV to 400kV. You could be based in either our Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester offices but you will need the flexibility to travel to UK client offices and sites as required.

You will:

• Produce a comprehensive suite of protection and control system design drawings for 11kV up to and including 132kV systems.
• Develop new protection solutions to meet the requirement of a future smart grid.
• Integrate protection and SCADA systems to deliver cost effective design solutions.
• Create all associated Engineering Design calculations and documentation.
• Support the creation of all necessary Equipment specifications.
• Visit Sites to assess project requirements.
• Attend site meetings and provide ongoing design drawing changes / support as required during project build.
• Review designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.

Qualifications

• HNC Electrical Engineering

Required Skills

• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards.
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design.
• Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (such as ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE).
• Experience in main standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870.
• Full driving licence.

Preferred Skills

• None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

• Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English