Description
We are seeking a Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer to join our team in Bristol, United Kingdom. As a trusted advisor to our clients, you will contribute to developing our technical standards, innovation strategy, and digital delivery approach within the P&C engineering space.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above)
- Provide expert-level input to develop and oversee Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams
- Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces
- Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable
- Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations
- Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable)
- Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams
- Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications
- Undertake client and stakeholder engagement, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and value-engineered solutions on high-profile infrastructure programmes
- Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution
- Drive project execution, managing technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
- Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standards
- Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering
- Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Excellent knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations
- Strong experience with protection relays from manufacturers such as Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Experience in UK, Middle East, Europe, or international utility projects
- Ability to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packages
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
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