At a Glance
- Tasks: Design high-quality HV & EHV protection systems for UK electricity networks.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the energy sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Work in a strong technical environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while advancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-7 years of relevant design experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55200 £ per year.
We're looking for a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver high-quality HV & EHV protection design across UK electricity networks. This is a pure design role, focused on protection studies, relay application, and technical documentation (no operational or SCADA responsibilities).
Great salary (competitive and experience-dependent)
Excellent benefits package
Strong technical environment with clear progression opportunities
The Role
- Develop protection philosophies in line with DNO / National Grid standards
- Carry out fault level calculations, grading & coordination studies
- Design schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars & cables
- Produce protection single lines, schematics & calculation reports
- Support technical assurance and design reviews
About You
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3-7 years' experience in Protection & Controls design
- Experience on UK DNO or National Grid projects
- Strong knowledge of HV/EHV protection systems and relays (ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE, Schneider)
- Working towards or holding CEng desirable
If you enjoy detailed engineering design and working within UK network standards, this is a great opportunity to progress your career in a technically focused environment.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
We think you need these skills to ace Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) in London
Protection Design
Fault Level Calculations
Grading & Coordination Studies
Technical Documentation
Protection Philosophies Development
HV/EHV Protection Systems Knowledge
Relay Application
