Senior Protection Settings Engineer

Senior Protection Settings Engineer – North & South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI)

Job Summary:

The North and South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team is seeking a Senior Protection Settings Engineer to work on protection settings studies for relays in high‑voltage AC transmission systems, supporting both on‑shore and offshore windfarm connections, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects.

• Prepare high‑voltage protection settings calculations, including low‑impedance feeder differential and distance protections, transformer‑biased differential protections, low‑ and high‑impedance busbar protection calculations, and circulating‑current studies.
• Perform short‑circuit fault level calculations manually to IEC
  60909 standards for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults using sequence components.
• Use power system analysis software (e.g., DIgSILENT Power Factory) for fault‑level studies and protection grading/selectivity reports.
• Conduct arc‑flash analysis with tools such as Alpi Caneco BT for LVAC 400V systems.
• Prepare first‑time energisation circuit‑switching programs and automatic reclosure switching sequence reports.
• Technically analyze employer requirements to define and optimise protection functionality selection.
• Provide advisory support to project and tendering teams on protection‑related matters.
• Apply judgment to propose alternative solutions outside established parameters with guidance.
• Collaborate across internal teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Participate actively in business improvement initiatives within the engineering department.
• Offer support and mentorship to junior engineers to develop their professional competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Design experience within the electrical transmission and distribution industry.
• Solid understanding of protection device and scheme principles of operation.
• Experience using power‑system analysis and modelling software, and arc‑flash analysis software (preferred).
• Fluent oral and written English.
• Strong problem‑analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to plan and execute to very tight delivery schedules.
• Preferable minimum of 7years’ experience in AC substation engineering.
• National Grid Settings Authorization certification or active pursuit of this certification.
• Industrial experience in AC substation design and primary plant, with understanding of protection, control/SCADA, OT cybersecurity, telecom, metering, CT/VT specifications, and substation integration.

Relocation assistance:
Not provided.