Protection & Controls Engineer

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 Protection & Controls Engineer position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful Protection & Controls Engineer 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

Requirements:

• 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 Protection & Controls Engineer opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects.