Vacancy Created: 02/12/2025
To apply for this role, please call Alan on 07766 383614 or alternatively you can send your CV and competencies to [email protected]
AWC Staff Services are looking for a Lead Design Protection and Control Engineer for a Permanent Placement with their client, who provides an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. They design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own the full P&C design process - from concept to construction-ready.
- Collaborate with HV plant, cables, civils, and project managers to streamline delivery.
- Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
- Plan resources and mentor junior engineers.
- Ensure designs meet quality standards and client expectations.
- Create and review tender specs, AC/DC schematics, and protection diagrams.
- Approve detailed drawings and third-party designs.
- Specify relays, CTs, VTs, and other key equipment.
- Run protection grading studies and generate relay settings.
- Support commissioning plans and attend panel meetings.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar).
- 8+ years in electrical design, with 4+ years on UK transmission projects (NGET, SSEN).
- Deep knowledge of HV substations (132kV–400kV) and UK standards.
- Hands-on experience with protection relays, CT/VT sizing, and AC/DC drawings.
- Skilled in ETAP, DIgSILENT, and familiar with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus.
- Strong leadership, safety mindset, and attention to detail.
- Able to juggle multiple projects and thrive in a team environment.
What’s in it for you?
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme / Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
- Private health care and health care cash plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Overtime
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: £70-£90,000 Per Annum, DOE