Substation Protection and Control Design Engineer
Arcadis
Design and oversee transmission substation protection systems up to 400kV
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
protection design
relay settings
design review
feasibility studies
risk management
client interface
- Advising on design and design change issues.
- Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.
- Challenging, proposing, agreeing and implementing alternative solutions compared with those dictated by the transmission specifications, policies, processes and “best practices”.
- Ensure that design projects are undertaken by competent personnel and sub-contractors reviewing designs created by others.
- Reviewing in-house designs and those produced by external contractors.
- Identification, assessment and adoption of the best technical solution.
- Responsible for the design of transmission protection systems for voltages up to 400 kV.
- Client Interface management comprising: infrastructure planners, project resource, Direct Labour / Construction team, System Operator, property & consents, procurement as well as co-ordinating & attending necessary site meetings.
- Preparation of Protection and Control design deliverables, feasibility studies, reports, programmes and cost estimating.
- Undertake site visits / non-intrusive surveys as required as part of the design activities or as part of site support.
- Calculation of relay settings and preparation of logic files.
- Accountable for the effective delivery of the assigned tasks and deliverables of projects to time, to the required quality and to budget.
What you bring
iec61850
400kv
sld
etap
aspen
cdm
- Experience in the concepts required in the safe design and operation of electrical networks, and development construction.
- Proven experience in writing clear and concise documentation
- Knowledge of IEC61850 communication protocols
- Proven technical capability associated with the design and/or application of power system protection. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in protection application at transmission voltage levels up to 400 kV, gained within a transmission utility, consultancy or manufacturing environment. Strong candidates with a distribution background will be considered.
- Experience in preparing Single Line Diagram, Substation Layout, Key Line Drawings (SLD, KLD) and Cable protection
- Experience in Busbar, Feeder, Transformer, Reactor, Circuit Breaker fail, DAR protections and SCADA interface is essential and FACTS, HVDC protection systems is desirable
- Proven ability to work in and lead cross functional teams
- Proven ability of communicating complex technical or commercial issues to peers or senior managers
- Proven ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively
- Proven ability of working with internal and external parties, e.g. equipment suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, professional bodies, and working within a strong team-working culture.
- Substantial experience with Construction and Design Management (CDM).
- Specialist in an Electrical field but experience and extensive knowledge of other Engineering fields would be advantageous.
- National Grid TP141 Protection and Settings authorisation would be advantageous
- Experience in the preparation of detailed electrical schematic diagrams for substation Protection and Control systems.
- Protection design utilising conventional and non conventional Instrument Transformers.
- A good working experience of computer-based packages e.g. ASPEN OneLiner and ETAP
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
- Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
- Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
- Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
- Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
- Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
- People First
- Collaboration
- Client Success
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
- Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
- 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
- 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
- Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
- Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
- GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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