At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design workstreams for Protection & Control systems in high voltage projects.
- Company: Jacobs is a leader in the global energy transition, focusing on critical infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive package with medical cover and enhanced parental leave pay.
- Other info: Experience in P&C design for installations from 132kV to 400kV is essential.
- Why this job: Join a team expanding across high-profile Power & Energy projects in the UK.
- Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today's problems and reinventing tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact: Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
- Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies.
- Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and technical bids.
- Undertake site visits and non‑intrusive surveys as part of design or site support activities.
- Review protection settings, relay coordination, and scheme logic.
- Coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors, and suppliers.
- Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.
- Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development.
- Maintain strong client relationships and support business development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer through the IET.
- Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
- Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.
- Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.
- Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC.
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits:
Competitive package with benefits including medical cover, enhanced parental leave pay, professional development support and flexible working arrangements.
EEO & Disability Statement – As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for the role.
Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network in London employer: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
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Contact Details:
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Recruitment Team
