Lead / Senior Protection & Control Systems Engineer

Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to join their business in the UK.

Position Title: Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer

Position Type: Permanent (Sponsorship provided)

Job Description:

• As part of a broader Protection and Control team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of Protection Systems that are for clients across the UK Transmission and Distribution sector.

Responsibilities:

• Technically lead and advise for the project Protection & Control content ensuring compliance to relevant standards.

• Lead the design including chairing design workshops, review meetings and working with the stakeholders to ensure a compliant system is provided meeting client and regulatory standards.

• Develop SLD, KLD s, System Architecture and Concept Level Designs to support solution development and ensure that project / client requirements are fulfilled, including the identification of the most suitable technology for the application.

• Undertake site visits / non-intrusive surveys as required to support the tendering and project teams in technical matters, as part of the design activities or as part of site implementation support.

• Produce and review technical documentation to support the design, development and delivery of systems such as Functional Design Spec, Design Intent Documents and Compliance Documents etc.

• Produce and review Protection & Control designs including schematics drawings, general arrangements, layouts, supporting calculations and schedules.

• Contribute to the client approval qualification of solutions, helping to ensure compliance to client specifications/requirements.

• Be responsible for the effective delivery to time, quality and budget.

• Provide technical support, input and feedback for sales and tendering of projects.

• Support the Project Manager in identification of change, programme, cost etc.

• Support others in the project team to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.

Requirements:

• Have experience in Protection & Control Technology across one or more of the key vendors.

• Have a working knowledge of IEC61850 and how to implement this within the field.

• Have knowledge of communications systems, substation protocols along with an understanding of Cyber Security and the implications/ requirements for design in Protection and Control solutions Structured and analytical way of working.

• Ability to work independently/Lead/work as part of a team.

• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same.

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Be flexible in methods of working to achieve best outcomes.

• Successfully completed technical degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) or a comparable qualification or relevant experience.