Senior Protection and Control Design Engineer

Job DescriptionStart here. Grow here.Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers, shape the future of energy infrastructure and grow your career?Due to an exciting period of growth we are looking to hire an experienced Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the design of High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations and hold responsibility for developing protection and control system designs, preparing engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with client specifications and international standards.Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what you’ll do:Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above)Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection DiagramsDesign Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfacesPrepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicablePerform protection coordination and review relay configurationsPrepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable)Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teamsReview vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specificationsSupport FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolutionEnsure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standardsSupport project execution by meeting quality, safety, and schedule requirementsEnjoy the Perks.At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Experience in HV/EHV Substation Protection & Control DesignKnowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substationsExperience with protection relays from manufacturers such as Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SELProficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication and coordination skillsPreferred SkillsKnowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systemsFamiliarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocolsAbility to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packagesExperience working in multidisciplinary engineering environmentsExperience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projectsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skillsWe celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at