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Job title: Senior Protection and Control Engineer
Location: Scotland
Salary: Up to £90,000
Work Type: Permanent
Our client is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join its UK Energy business in Scotland on a permanent basis. Working across the transmission and distribution sectors, you will contribute to major power infrastructure projects supporting the transition to a Net Zero energy system, including overhead line and substation developments at 275kV and 400kV.
What you'll be doing:
- Design protection and control systems for high-voltage electrical transmission and distribution networks
- Develop engineering drawings, technical specifications and design documentation using tools such as AutoCAD and ETAP
- Carry out technical calculations, system studies and analysis to support the reliability and performance of protection and control schemes
- Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, safety regulations and environmental requirements
- Conduct site surveys and assessments to gather information for design development
- Work closely with project managers, electrical engineers, construction teams and other disciplines to coordinate design requirements
- Review design changes and provide technical support throughout installation, testing and commissioning
- Complete design reviews and quality assurance checks while keeping up to date with developments in protection and control technology
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What you'll need to succeed:
- Experience as a Protection & Control Engineer within electrical transmission, distribution or substation environments
- Proven experience designing protection and control schemes for high-voltage networks, including 275kV and 400kV systems
- HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of electrical networks, protection principles and applicable engineering standards
- Experience interpreting technical documentation and producing detailed engineering design information
- Knowledge of main suppliers' substation control equipment, such as ABB, Hitachi, Siemens and GE
- Understanding of industry-standard communication protocols, including IEC 61850 and IEC 60870
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status and National Grid BP141 authorisation would be advantageous
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to contribute to significant 275kV and 400kV infrastructure projects while developing their expertise within the energy sector. Apply now to take the next step in your career.
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