Protection and Control Engineer

Protection and Control Engineer required for a Distribution Network Operator based in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Assess and define the technical scope of protection and control requirements for new build substations and modifications to existing.
• Prepare outline scheme designs, key line diagrams, protection setting calculations and setting files for relays, and support the implementation of IEC61850 solutions.
• Review third-party contractor/consultant detailed designs and witness FAT, as well as provide support for field teams to ensure quality of installations.
• Evaluate tenders and procure/manage specialist services from consultants.
• Support multi-disciplinary project teams in identifying and managing engineering risks and identifying opportunities for the project to excel.

Requirements

• Minimum HND level in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years experience as a Protection and Control Engineer on UK projects.
• Demonstrable technical skills in transmission protection and control specification and scheme design, as well as the skills to calculate protection settings for implementation.
• Confidence to technically assess engineering problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate diligence and prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR, and the implications of this for transmission network management.
• Candidates should be Chartered Engineers or working towards this.