Senior Protection and Control Engineer

Other
Aberdeenshire
September 14, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Senior Protection and Control Design Engineer
Location: Scotland (Hybrid)
Salary: up to £65,000 (+ benefits)
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a highly regarded engineering and construction firm are 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 that is 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.

Ideal Background & Skills

  • 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in the Power & Renewables industry. If you are eager to expand your career, apply now to learn more.

Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at or for more information.

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