Senior Control & Protection Engineer
12 days ago
Sheffield
Senior Protection & Control Engineer – R&D / Product Development Department: Research & Development / Product Engineering About the Role: Join a cutting-edge R&D team driving the future of High Voltage transmission technology. As a Senior Protection & Control Engineer, you will design and develop advanced protection schemes, relay logic, and control systems that ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of next-generation HV substations and transmission networks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to products that shape the power grid of tomorrow. Key Responsibilities: • Lead design and development of P&C schemes for HV substations, including relay coordination, fault analysis, and system protection studies., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new relay algorithms, control logics, and automation features., • Perform simulations and modeling for protection coordination and stability studies., • Define technical specifications and support prototype testing and commissioning in lab environments., • Evaluate emerging technologies in digital protection and substation automation for product enhancement., • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in P&C innovations. What is on Offer: • Clear career progression into Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Product Architect roles., • Opportunity to publish technical papers and influence industry standards. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering., • 6+ years’ experience in HV P&C engineering, preferably in R&D or product development., • Strong knowledge of IEC 61850, relay coordination, and protection relays (ABB, Siemens, GE, etc.)., • Experience in PSCAD/ETAP/DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar simulation tools., • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.