EHV Protection and Control Systems Design Engineer

We are looking for experienced EHV Protection and Control Systems Design Engineers to join our clients growing team based at Thorpe Park, Leeds or Cheadle, Staffordshire.

You will work on a varied portfolio of transmission, distribution, renewable energy and battery energy storage projects across the UK. From early feasibility through to commissioning support, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality protection and control solutions that keep the nation's power flowing.

No two projects are the same, giving you the chance to expand your technical knowledge while working on some of the UK's most exciting energy infrastructure developments.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of a team helping power the UK's future.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce protection and control designs for HV and EHV substations up to 132kV.

• Prepare protection philosophies, relay requirements, AC/DC schematics and technical specifications.

• Develop protection single-line diagrams, interlocking schemes and control documentation.

• Support the integration of protection, control, SCADA and communication systems.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.

• Attend technical meetings, design reviews and client workshops.

• Provide engineering support during testing, commissioning and energisation.

• Assist with technical proposals and mentor junior engineers where appropriate.

Qualifications / skills

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

• Experience designing EHV and HV substations

• Experience designing protection and control systems for HV and EHV substations

• Knowledge of National Grid, DNO, ICP, renewable energy or battery storage projects is advantageous

• Experience with AIS and/or GIS substations

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

• A commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions

• Full UK driving licence

Salary and benefits

• Annual bonus

• Car allowance

• Private health insurance

• Pension scheme

• Death in Service cover (3x salary)

• 33 days' annual leave, including public holidays

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Chartership support and professional development

• Clear progression opportunities

• Overtime available for weekend work where applicable

• Friendly, supportive working environment