About the Role
🔌 We’re Hiring: Protection Applications Design Engineer (Protection and Control)
We’re seeking an experienced Protection Applications Design Engineer to deliver protection design services across 11kV–132kV distribution networks.
⚡ Role Overview
You’ll design and integrate feeder, transformer and busbar protection schemes (11kV, 20kV, 33kV, 66kV & 132kV), including customer interface protection, SCADA integration, metering and power quality monitoring.
Projects include asset replacement, network reinforcement, smart grid upgrades, diversions, and new demand/generation connections.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce protection, tripping logic & connection diagrams
Specify CTs/VTs, relay panels & cabling
Develop relay settings & IEC61850/DNP3 files
Apply UK protection standards (ENATS, TPS, BEBS, Elexon)
Use MicroStation V8i and/or AutoCAD
Support FAT, testing & commissioning
Interface with customers & stakeholders
Deliver to time, cost & quality targets
Requirements:
Strong protection design experience (11kV–132kV)
Advanced CAD skills
Experience integrating into live operational systems
Ability to obtain operational substation authorisations
Apply now!
Tech Stack
protection design11kV–132kV distribution networksfeeder protectiontransformer protectionbusbar protectionSCADA integrationmeteringpower quality monitoringMicroStation V8iAutoCADIEC61850DNP3