Mane Contract Services
Control Design Engineer
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HV Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer
Bellshill, Scotland
Permanent position
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join an established engineering team working on complex high-voltage transmission and distribution projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to design and deliver protection, control and automation systems for critical substation infrastructure. You’ll work closely with clients, utilities, contractors, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable and technically robust solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing protection and control systems for transformers, transmission lines, busbars, and HV switchgear
- Developing protection philosophies, relay settings, control schematics, and interlocking schemes
- Supporting SCADA and substation automation systems
- Developing IEC 61850 communication architectures
- Producing technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
- Supporting protection coordination, fault analysis, and power system studies
- Reviewing third-party designs and technical documentation
- Supporting FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
- Contributing to design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination
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The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in HV substation Protection & Control design
- Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards
- Understanding of IEC 61850 and modern substation communications
- Experience with software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN, Helinks, or similar
- The ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Experience with UK utilities, relay configuration, SCADA, RTUs, FAT/SAT, testing, and commissioning would be advantageous. Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration is also welcomed.
Interested? Send me your CV or get in touch to find out more.
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