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Senior Control & Protection Engineer

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: Hunter Philips Executive Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Protection & Control Engineer – R&D / Product Development

Department

Research & Development / Product Engineering

About the Role

Join a cutting‑edge R&D team driving the future of High Voltage transmission technology. As a Senior Protection & Control Engineer, you will design and develop advanced protection schemes, relay logic, and control systems that ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of next‑generation HV substations and transmission networks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to products that shape the power grid of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead design and development of P&C schemes for HV substations, including relay coordination, fault analysis, and system protection studies.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop new relay algorithms, control logics, and automation features.
  • Perform simulations and modeling for protection coordination and stability studies.
  • Define technical specifications and support prototype testing and commissioning in lab environments.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies in digital protection and substation automation for product enhancement.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in P&C innovations.
What is on Offer
  • Clear career progression into Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Product Architect roles.
  • Opportunity to publish technical papers and influence industry standards.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
  • 6+ years’ experience in HV P&C engineering, preferably in R&D or product development.
  • Strong knowledge of IEC 61850, relay coordination, and protection relays (ABB, Siemens, GE, etc.).
  • Experience in PSCAD / ETAP / DIgSILENT Power Factory or similar simulation tools.
  • Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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