Protection and Control (Secondary) Design Engineer

Description

• As part of the wider electrical design team, the protection and control engineer is responsible for the interfacing all items of electrical equipment typically found within a HV or EHV substation to ensure that the protection and control strategy is implemented.
• Identify and ensure design compliance with all relevant standards, legislation, customer requirements, DNO standards and contract specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines (i.e. structural design, planning, primary electrical design, procurement, CAD technicians) efficiently and effectively to deliver complex designs solutions.

Requirements

• A Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems Electrical preferred).
• Have a working understanding of industry HV and EHV substation installation standards and specifications within the UK.
• Has the ability to demonstrate a pro-active approach to activities and problems.
• Demonstrable experience in the design of complete HVAC protection systems ranging from 11kV to 132kV from previous roles and projects, ideally extending experience in to 275kV and 400kV electrical projects.
• Should ideally possess a working knowledge of relevant and applicable British and International Standards including ENA G99 and application of DNO’s G81 policies and procedures.
• Has prior some prior experience in writing and understanding technical documents relating to all aspects of protection systems
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a proactive and organised fashion (using software tools as necessary) to ensure key deadlines are met and reliant parties are kept informed.
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the Power industry.
• Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.**

Benefits

• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance