Protection Settings Engineer
- newcastle upon tyne, england, United Kingdom
- Full time
- Hybrid
- £55 - £75 Per Hour
Job Description
\"We energize society\" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Newcastle up Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
- UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
- Scotland
- Glasgow
- UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
- England
- Manchester
- UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
- Scotland
Remote vs. Office
Hybrid (Remote/Office)
Company
Siemens Energy Limited
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Substations
Full-time
Experience Level
Professional / Experienced
A Snapshot of your day
As a Protection Settings Engineer at Siemens Energy, you will be responsible for producing protection settings calculations and associated reports for Transmission Substations, also updating customer database where required. You will liaise closely with customers and internal stakeholders to secure required system information and understand any constraints presented by the overall protection design. Adherence to programme, budget, quality, health & safety requirements and driving through approvals will also be a key part of the role.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Production / Approval of Protection Settings Calculations for all types of electrical equipment up to 400kV level such as Overhead Line / Cables, Transformers, Reactors, including – Distance, Unit, Back-up O/C & E/F, Overall Differential (Bias & High impedance), REF, and High / Low Impedance / Numerical Busbar protection.
- Production / Approval of protection grading studies.
- Production / Approval of CT & VT Sizing Calculations
- Development of Testing / Commissioning Strategies
- Development of Programme and Budget for Protection Setting Work Packages
- Management of Design Change Control Process
- Coordinate with other departments in resolution of interdisciplinary issues
- Attendance at design reviews, customer meetings and commissioning meetings where applicable
- Identify and implement new tools, designs, product and process improvements
- Co-ordinate with Technology team by contributing on technical issues to facilitate Type Registration including design approval
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum HNC/ Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering
- Experience within the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry, including 2 years of UK Transmission System experience
- Positive working attitude, able to demonstrate self-motivation and a proactive approach
- Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ideally NGUK TP141 Settings Engineer (Verification) Accreditation and / or IET Chartered Engineer Status
Who is Siemens Energy?
Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company employing approximately 100,000 people worldwide and working to shape the future of energy systems.
Our global team is dedicated to making reliable, affordable, and more sustainable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With a 150-year legacy of innovation, we are looking for people who will help drive decarbonisation, new technologies, and the energy transition.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global company.
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance programs.
- Access to brand new technology and innovative projects.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Encouraging policies for health and well-being.