Protection & Controls Engineer

VGC Group Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear; North East England; England 2 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Protection & Controls Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
  • Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards.
  • An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (such as ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE).

Confirmed role details

  • We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design a range of Technical Protection & Control solutions for EHV substation projects including both AIS & GIS substations at voltages.
  • You could be based in either our Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester offices but you will need the flexibility to travel to UK client offices and sites as required.
  • Produce a comprehensive suite of protection and control system design drawings for 11kV up to and including 132kV systems.
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