EHV Protection and Control Systems Design Engineer

EHV Protection and Control Systems Design Engineer

A UK\-based team of electrical designers, project managers and engineers with a reputation for providing success, Primary Power are dedicated to delivering professional expertise for EHV, HV and LV schemes across a range of sectors.

Are you a Protection and Control Systems Engineer with the expertise to deliver protection and control solutions for complex HV and EHV projects? Looking for a role where your knowledge will shape the future of the UK's electricity network while giving you genuine career progression? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an experienced EHV Protection and Control Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team based at Thorpe Park, Leeds or Cheadle, Staffordshire.

You will work on a varied portfolio of transmission, distribution, renewable energy and battery energy storage projects across the UK. From early feasibility through to commissioning support, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to deliver high\-quality protection and control solutions that keep the nation's power flowing.

No two projects are the same, giving you the chance to expand your technical knowledge while working on some of the UK's most exciting energy infrastructure developments.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of a team helping power the UK's future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce protection and control designs for HV and EHV substations up to 132kV.


• Prepare protection philosophies, relay requirements, AC/DC schematics and technical specifications.


• Develop protection single\-line diagrams, interlocking schemes and control documentation.


• Support the integration of protection, control, SCADA and communication systems.


• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.


• Attend technical meetings, design reviews and client workshops.


• Provide engineering support during testing, commissioning and energisation.


• Assist with technical proposals and mentor junior engineers where appropriate.

Qualifications / skills

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline


• Experience designing EHV and HV substations


• Experience designing protection and control systems for HV and EHV substations


• Knowledge of National Grid, DNO, ICP, renewable energy or battery storage projects is advantageous


• Experience with AIS and/or GIS substations


• Excellent communication and problem\-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams


• A commitment to delivering high\-quality engineering solutions


• Full UK driving licence

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience


• Annual bonus


• Car allowance


• Private health insurance


• Pension scheme


• Death in Service cover (3x salary)


• 33 days' annual leave, including public holidays


• Hybrid and flexible working


• Chartership support and professional development


• Clear progression opportunities


• Overtime available for weekend work where applicable


• Friendly, supportive working environment

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£90,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• EHV Protection: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS15 8ZB

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