Principal Protection & Control Engineer - T&D

Are you an experienced Protection & Control Engineer with experience in the energy sector? The energy sector is transforming due to increasing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets, and technological innovations. If you’re passionate about making a difference, join our industry-leading Energy team and be part of the change! We are interested in speaking with talented Senior Protection & Control Engineers.

Being part of our P&C team gives exciting opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes. You will work on projects up to 400kV and collaborate with a passionate team of engineers on projects from concept through detailed design and support during construction and energisation.

Ideally, you will have experience with key T&D clients in the UK. You’ll also have the chance to work on projects focused on innovation, standardisation, technology assessment, and collaboration with our suppliers on new products and services. You will join a growing and collaborative team, developing innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. With our growth plans, there are numerous development opportunities within our teams.

This is your chance to play a crucial role in the UK energy transition.

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control designs developed by third parties.
• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
• Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.
• Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.
• Review commissioning plans and attend commissioning panel meetings.

See the Stantec Energy Transition - UK for more information on our Energy sector teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience working on Distribution Networks as a Protection & Control Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.
• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.
• High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.
• Ideally, experience working with National Grid processes.

Not Specified

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Business Consulting and Services