Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer

Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer
Staffordshire (Hybrid)

Are you experienced in Protection & Control within Transmission & Distribution?
Do you enjoy leading technical design and guiding multi-disciplinary teams?
Looking for a role where you can shape complex protection systems across the UK?

What's in it for you?
Fantastic basic salary
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
Flexible start & finish times
Training and development
6.5% Pension scheme
Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
Private healthcare
Standard 37.5 hour per week contract

What will you be doing?
Leading and advising on all Protection & Control elements across projects
Chairing design workshops, technical reviews and working closely with project stakeholders
Developing SLDs, KLDs, system architectures and concept designs
Selecting suitable technologies to meet client and regulatory standards
Undertaking site visits and non-intrusive surveys
Producing and reviewing design documentation including FDS, design intent documents and compliance materials
Creating and reviewing Protection & Control schematics, GAs, layouts, calculations and schedules
Supporting client approvals and ensuring solutions meet specifications
Providing technical input for tenders and change assessments
Helping the Project Manager and wider team identify and manage risks

Where you'll be doing it?
Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades, they work on ambitious and leading-edge projects for some of the UK's most critical environments. They were founded around 50 years ago and since then have been committed to develop and deliver career pathways.

What you'll need:
Strong understanding of the UK Transmission & Distribution sector
Experience across Protection & Control technologies (major vendor experience desirable)
Working knowledge of IEC 61850
Understanding of communication systems, substation protocols and cyber security requirements
Structured and analytical approach to engineering problems
Ability to work independently and lead others
Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
A relevant engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

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