Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Senior Protection & Control Engineer focuses on design specifications, interface drawings etc. for various transmission & distribution clients.

What the role involves

• Design specifications, interface drawings etc. for various Transmission & Distribution clients.
• Develop, refine and optimise P&C solutions including creation of key line diagrams, schematic diagrams, relay settings, SCADA topology diagrams, wiring diagrams.
• Review of designs produced by suppliers to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with National Grid/Client policies and standards.
• Owner’s Engineer role to review and comment on supplier designs and calculations on behalf of HV Clients including for BESS and Renewables projects.
• Conduct Protection Coordination Studies and Settings calculations where required using ETAP or similar software (desired).
• 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.

Skills and requirements

• An electrical/power engineering or similar qualification, such as an HNC, HND, BSc/BEng and/or an MSc/Meng.
• Ideally have knowledge of transmission (National Grid or SSE) HV design process and related project experience.
• Experience in P&C FEED or detailed design of high voltage installations (132kV to 400kV).

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

• Become part of our dynamic Transmission and Distribution business, which boasts approximately 60 experts across the UK & Ireland.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
• Strong experience in working with transmission voltages 275kV/400kV and ideally you will have a consulting, utility, renewable generation or OEM background.