Protection Control Engineer
Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Protection & Controls Engineer
A leading engineering team delivering major HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to support its expanding project portfolio across the UK.
This Protection & Controls Engineer position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful Protection & Controls Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment delivering projects from concept design through to energisation and handover.
The Protection & Controls Engineer will play a key role in developing protection schemes, relay settings and control architectures while ensuring compliance with National Grid and DNO requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design protection and control systems for HV substations and BESS projects
Produce protection schematics, SLDs and interlocking diagrams
Complete relay grading studies and protection calculations
Configure and integrate protection relays, RTUs and SCADA systems
Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
Liaise with DNOs, TOs and National Grid stakeholders
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards
Requirements:
Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
Previous experience as a Protection & Controls Engineer
Knowledge of differential, distance, overcurrent and earth fault protection
Experience using Siemens DIGSI, SEL, GE or Schneider relay platforms
Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC60870 protocols
Understanding of HV substation design and grid connection projects
This Protection & Controls Engineer opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects
A leading engineering team delivering major HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to support its expanding project portfolio across the UK.
This Protection & Controls Engineer position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful Protection & Controls Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment delivering projects from concept design through to energisation and handover.
The Protection & Controls Engineer will play a key role in developing protection schemes, relay settings and control architectures while ensuring compliance with National Grid and DNO requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design protection and control systems for HV substations and BESS projects
Produce protection schematics, SLDs and interlocking diagrams
Complete relay grading studies and protection calculations
Configure and integrate protection relays, RTUs and SCADA systems
Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
Liaise with DNOs, TOs and National Grid stakeholders
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards
Requirements:
Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
Previous experience as a Protection & Controls Engineer
Knowledge of differential, distance, overcurrent and earth fault protection
Experience using Siemens DIGSI, SEL, GE or Schneider relay platforms
Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC60870 protocols
Understanding of HV substation design and grid connection projects
This Protection & Controls Engineer opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects
Reference: 225270885
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Protection Control Engineer
Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Protection & Controls Engineer
A leading engineering team delivering major HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to support its expanding project portfolio across the UK.
This Protection & Controls Engineer position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful Protection & Controls Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment delivering projects from concept design through to energisation and handover.
The Protection & Controls Engineer will play a key role in developing protection schemes, relay settings and control architectures while ensuring compliance with National Grid and DNO requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design protection and control systems for HV substations and BESS projects
Produce protection schematics, SLDs and interlocking diagrams
Complete relay grading studies and protection calculations
Configure and integrate protection relays, RTUs and SCADA systems
Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
Liaise with DNOs, TOs and National Grid stakeholders
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards
Requirements:
Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
Previous experience as a Protection & Controls Engineer
Knowledge of differential, distance, overcurrent and earth fault protection
Experience using Siemens DIGSI, SEL, GE or Schneider relay platforms
Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC60870 protocols
Understanding of HV substation design and grid connection projects
This Protection & Controls Engineer opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects
A leading engineering team delivering major HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to support its expanding project portfolio across the UK.
This Protection & Controls Engineer position will focus on the design, integration and commissioning of protection and control systems for grid-connected infrastructure projects. The successful Protection & Controls Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment delivering projects from concept design through to energisation and handover.
The Protection & Controls Engineer will play a key role in developing protection schemes, relay settings and control architectures while ensuring compliance with National Grid and DNO requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design protection and control systems for HV substations and BESS projects
Produce protection schematics, SLDs and interlocking diagrams
Complete relay grading studies and protection calculations
Configure and integrate protection relays, RTUs and SCADA systems
Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
Liaise with DNOs, TOs and National Grid stakeholders
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
Ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards
Requirements:
Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
Previous experience as a Protection & Controls Engineer
Knowledge of differential, distance, overcurrent and earth fault protection
Experience using Siemens DIGSI, SEL, GE or Schneider relay platforms
Familiarity with IEC61850, DNP3 and IEC60870 protocols
Understanding of HV substation design and grid connection projects
This Protection & Controls Engineer opportunity offers involvement in large-scale renewable energy developments, career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects
Reference: 225270885
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