Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Remote working with occasional visits to Scotland

Position: Permanent

Our client, a highly regarded engineering and construction firm, is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to support major high‑voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK. You’ll be part of a high‑performing design team central to delivering critical protection and control systems across HV and EHV installations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the full design lifecycle for key energy transition and power grid projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute detailed protection and control system designs from concept phase through to construction documentation.


• Design and review technical drawings and documents including single‑line diagrams, protection schematics, etc.


• Select and specify protection relays and associated IEDs suitable for HV/EHV applications.


• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry and regulatory standards.


• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.


• Participate in technical reviews, design risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.


• Experience with electrical modelling and coordination tools like ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar.


• Strong technical understanding of HV protection systems (11kV–400kV).


• Minimum 4 years’ experience working on protection and control for substations, grid connections, or transmission infrastructure.


• Familiarity with automation systems and communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, or DNP3 is beneficial.

Contact

Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at or for more information.