At a Glance
- Tasks: Design high voltage substations and develop protection and control systems.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in energy infrastructure with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and personalised benefits for your lifestyle.
- Other info: Diverse team culture that values all backgrounds and abilities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy while growing your engineering skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience in HV/EHV design required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers, shape the future of energy infrastructure and grow your career? Due to an exciting period of growth we are looking to hire an experienced Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the design of High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations and hold responsibility for developing protection and control system designs, preparing engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with client specifications and international standards.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above)
- Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams
- Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces
- Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable
- Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations
- Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable)
- Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams
- Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications
- Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution
- Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standards
- Support project execution by meeting quality, safety, and schedule requirements
Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in HV/EHV Substation Protection & Control Design
- Knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations
- Experience with protection relays from manufacturers such as Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems
- Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols
- Ability to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packages
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
- Experience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projects
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at.
Senior Protection and Control Design Engineer in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to deliver a better world while enjoying the benefits of working with a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
