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Senior Applications Engineer – Protection Relays
Hunter Philips Executive Search
System-level application design, development, and delivery of advanced protection relay solutions and/or substation automation applications for utility transmission projects.
15d ago
£130,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
London Area, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
58 Employees
Service Specialisms
Executive Search
Recruitment
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Consulting
Business Strategy
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Wind
Solar
Battery Storage
Energy Storage
Offshore Wind
Onshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
technical support
relay protection
system integration
application testing
substation automation
client support
- Support clients and project teams by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and expertise.
- Design and implement protection relay schemes including distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, and line protection.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful system integration.
- Configure, test, and validate protection relay applications across transmission, distribution, generation, or rail systems.
- Develop and deliver software-driven substation automation solutions using industry protocols.
What you bring
protection relays
substation automation
relay configuration
protection principles
bachelor’s degree
communication
We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with strong expertise in protection relays and/or substation automation systems. This role focuses on system-level application design, defining, developing, and delivering advanced protection relay solutions and/or substation automation applications for utility transmission projects.
- Hands-on experience with protection relays from major vendors (e.g., Siemens, ABB, SEL, Schneider, or equivalent).
- Present technical solutions clearly to internal teams and clients.
- 5–10 years’ experience in power system protection, relay configuration, and application engineering.
- Apply knowledge of substation automation and communications protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
- Experience supporting utility or industrial protection systems.
- Comfortable working across global teams and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
- Strong understanding of protection principles (distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, line).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Knowledge of substation automation, control, and communications protocols.
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Company
Overview
2019
Year Founded
The company was established in Stockport and has since become a leading recruiter in the renewable energy sector.
94%
Retention Rate
Their hires maintain a 94% retention rate at 18 months, demonstrating high employee satisfaction and alignment with organizational goals.
Six Weeks
Hiring Speed
They achieve successful placements in as little as six weeks, highlighting their efficient recruitment process.
- Led by industry veteran Philip Cottam, it draws on decades of experience in energy infrastructure search.
- Specialises in placing executives across emerging energy sectors like battery storage, e‑fuels and solar PV.
- Their clients span onshore and offshore wind, power grids and digital energy transformations.
- Typical mandates include hiring heads of project development, procurement, asset management and engineering.
- They blend deep technical networks with digital sourcing technologies and bespoke market mapping.
- While small in size, their reach extends across Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania.
- Their focus on niche sectors has led to roles in novel areas like green hydrogen and grid interconnection.
- We are passionate about delivering results with integrity.
- We foster long-term relationships based on trust and transparency.
- We combine expertise, innovation, and a personal touch.
- We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
- We believe in continuous learning and adapting to market changes.
2030 Target
Net Zero Carbon Emissions
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, marking a significant step toward climate neutrality.
- Actively reducing carbon footprint through sustainable office practices.
- Minimizing paper use and energy consumption across operations.
- Engaged in environmentally responsible sourcing for products and services.
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