Protection & Control Design Engineer (Senior)
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £70,000 (base salary) + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client, a highly regarded engineering and construction firm are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to support major high-voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK.
You’ll be part of a high-performing design team that is central to delivering critical protection and control systems across HV and EHV installations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the full design lifecycle for key energy transition and power grid projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute detailed protection and control system designs from concept phase through to construction documentation.
- Design and review technical drawings and documents including single-line diagrams, protection schematics etc..
- Select and specify protection relays and associated IEDs suitable for HV/EHV applications.
- Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Participate in technical reviews, design risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the team.
Ideal Background & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
- Experience with electrical modelling and coordination tools like ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar.
- Strong technical understanding of HV protection systems (11kV–400kV).
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working on protection and control for substations, grid connections, or transmission infrastructure.
- Familiarity with automation systems and communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, or DNP3 is beneficial.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in the Power & Renewables industry. If you are eager to expand your career, apply now to learn more.
Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at 02046027660 or anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com for more information.