Principal Protection & Control Engineer
Job in
Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
Hunter Philips Executive Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
UK | Transmission Projects
We are seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead design assurance across UK high-voltage transmission projects, ensuring designs are technically robust and meet client specifications and relevant standards.
Key responsibilities:- Review and approve protection and control designs for HV substations, including protection schemes, schematics, relay settings and control interfaces.
- Provide technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle, resolving design issues and managing technical risks.
- Ensure compliance with UK transmission network requirements and IEC standards.
- Support design reviews, technical queries and interfaces with clients, contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
- Strong protection and control engineering experience on UK transmission projects, ideally at 132–400 kV.
- Proven experience in design review, assurance or technical approval.
- Sound knowledge of protection schemes, numerical relays, substation control systems and IEC 61850.
- Familiarity with National Grid, SSEN Transmission or SP Energy Networks specifications.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
Chartered Engineer status desirable.
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