HV Substation P&C Design Engineer

Location: Bellshill, Scotland

Employment: Permanent | Full-time

Competitive Salary + Package

We’re looking for an experienced HV Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer to join an established engineering team and play a key role in the design and delivery of protection, control and automation systems for critical HV infrastructure.

You’ll work across challenging transmission and distribution projects , developing robust solutions for HV substations and working alongside clients, utilities, contractors, consultants and equipment manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing HV protection & control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars and switchgear
• Developing protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics and interlocking schemes
• Producing detailed drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting SCADA, RTU and substation automation integration
• Developing and reviewing IEC 61850 communication architectures
• Undertaking protection coordination, fault analysis and power system studies
• Reviewing third-party engineering designs and technical documentation
• Supporting FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting
• Contributing to design reviews and multidisciplinary engineering coordination

What we’re looking for

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, control and substation automation
• Experience with transformer, line, busbar and switchgear protection
• Understanding of IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and modern substation communications
• Experience with software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN, Helinks or similar
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on offer?

• Technically challenging HV infrastructure projects
• Exposure to major transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunities to specialise in protection, control and substation automation
• Ongoing professional and technical development

If you’re an experienced Protection & Control Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the UK HV sector, we’d love to hear from you.

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