At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and integrate protection systems for high voltage substations and energy storage projects.
- Company: Leading engineering team focused on innovative energy solutions.
- Benefits: Career progression, involvement in renewable energy, and exposure to cutting-edge projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering and experience in protection systems.
A leading engineering team delivering major HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to support its expanding project portfolio across the UK. This position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment delivering projects from concept design through to energisation and handover.
The Protection & Controls Engineer will play a key role in developing protection schemes, relay settings and control architectures while ensuring compliance with National Grid and DNO requirements.
Key Responsibilities:- Design protection and control systems for HV substations and BESS projects
- Produce protection schematics, SLDs and interlocking diagrams
- Complete relay grading studies and protection calculations
- Configure and integrate protection relays, RTUs and SCADA systems
- Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
- Liaise with DNOs, TOs and National Grid stakeholders
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards
- Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
- Previous experience as a Protection & Controls Engineer
- Knowledge of differential, distance, overcurrent and earth fault protection
- Experience using Siemens DIGSI, SEL, GE or Schneider relay platforms
- Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC60870 protocols
- Understanding of HV substation design and grid connection projects
This opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects.
Protection Control Engineer employer: Conrad Consulting Ltd
Join a dynamic engineering team that prioritises innovation and sustainability, offering a collaborative work culture where your expertise as a Protection & Controls Engineer will directly contribute to the UK's transition to renewable energy. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to career progression opportunities and the chance to work on groundbreaking HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System projects, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards in a supportive environment.
