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Senior HV Protection Engineer - Grid Commissioning Expert

Job in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1, England, UK
Listing for: Carbon 60
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

HV Protection Engineer

Location

Humberside, UK (site-based)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HV Protection Engineer to support the delivery of a major power and energy infrastructure project in Humberside. The role will focus on the design, configuration, testing and commissioning of high-voltage protection systems, ensuring safe energisation, grid compliance and reliable operation of plant electrical systems.

This position will suit an engineer with strong site experience who is comfortable working in fast-paced project environments and interfacing with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, review and implement HV protection philosophies
  • Configure protection relay settings for generators, transformers and switch gear
  • Carry out secondary injection testing and on-site commissioning activities
  • Support energisation, outage planning and grid connection processes
  • Interface with OEMs, commissioning teams, electrical engineers and site management
  • Investigate protection faults and support resolution during commissioning
  • Ensure compliance with UK Grid Code, DNO and project-specific standards
  • Produce commissioning records, test reports and handover documentation
Essential Experience & Skills
  • Proven experience as an HV Protection Engineer on power generation or large industrial projects
  • Strong understanding of HV protection schemes and coordination studies
  • Hands-on experience with modern protection relays (e.g. Siemens, ABB, GE, Schneider or similar)
  • Practical commissioning and site-based testing experience
  • Ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and protection schematics
  • Strong communication skills with a proactive and safety-focused mindset
Desirable Experience
  • Power station or large-scale energy project background
  • Generator protection experience
  • IEC 61850 exposure
  • Experience working within EPC or OEM-led delivery models
  • UK grid connection or DNO interface experience
Package / Engagement
  • Competitive day rate Outside IR35 via Ltd Co or CIS
  • Opportunity to work on a technically complex, high-profile energy project
  • Strong exposure to HV systems, commissioning and grid compliance activities
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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