Senior Protection and Control Design Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer, you will shape HV/EHV substation protection and control systems to meet client specs and international standards. You will work within the Transmission and Distribution team to deliver engineering designs across a varied project portfolio, including the Great Grid Upgrade. Your work will involve developing SLDs, wiring diagrams, and panel designs, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting commissioning activities. This role offers growth alongside a global firm known for impactful infrastructure projects and advanced digital solutions. You will contribute to safer, more reliable power networks while advancing your technical,-

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• diverse and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Prepare Protection & Control engineering designs for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV or above)
• Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Terminal Plans, Cable Schedules, and Interconnection Diagrams
• Design Protection Relay Panels, Control Panels, Annunciation Panels, Metering Panels, and RTU/SCADA interfaces
• Prepare Protection Relay Settings philosophy and coordinate with system studies where applicable
• Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations
• Prepare engineering calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and battery sizing (where applicable)
• Coordinate with Civil, Primary, Telecom, and SCADA engineering teams
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical issue resolution
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, National Grid, and client-specific standards
• Support project execution by meeting quality, safety, and schedule requirements

Key requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in HV/EHV Substation Protection & Control Design
• Knowledge of protection schemes for Transmission and Distribution substations
• Experience with protection relays from major manufacturers (Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, or SEL)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• CDAE qualification is highly desirable
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation systems (preferred)
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTU, SAS, and communication protocols (preferred)
• Ability to independently deliver complete Protection & Control engineering packages
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments (advantageous)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

• communication
• coordination
• problem-solving
• Protection & Control design
• HV/EHV substations
• Protection relays (Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, SEL)

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