Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Protection & Control Engineer
Design and optimize protection & control solutions for high-voltage transmission projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Develop and optimise protection & control (P&C) solutions, including key line, schematic, relay settings, SCADA topology, wiring diagrams and design specifications. • Review supplier designs for technical compliance with National Grid/client policies and standards. • Act as Owner’s Engineer, reviewing and commenting on supplier designs and calculations for HV, BESS and renewables projects. • Perform protection coordination studies and setting calculations using ETAP or similar software.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸protection design
- ▸control solutions
- ▸design review
- ▸owner engineer
- ▸coordination study
- ▸etap analysis
What You Bring
• Hold an electrical/power engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng). • Possess knowledge of transmission HV design processes (National Grid or SSE) and project experience. • Experience in P&C front‑end engineering design or detailed design of 132 kV‑400 kV installations. • Demonstrated team‑player attitude with client‑focused, customer‑facing skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects flexibly and work with 275 kV/400 kV transmission voltages. • Background in consulting, utility, renewable generation or OEM environments is desirable.
Requirements
- ▸electrical degree
- ▸hv design
- ▸p&c design
- ▸team player
- ▸project management
- ▸consulting experience
Benefits
• Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits, career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days. • Access to comprehensive compensation, well‑being programs and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
Work Environment
Hybrid