Senior Substation Secondary Design Engineer
2 days ago
Cambridge
Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Locations: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience Inside IR35 Are you ready to make a real impact in the energy sector? Our client, a leading organisation in power and energy solutions, is seeking a talented Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects, supporting clients like National Grid and SSEN across the UK and internationally. What you'll be doing: • Lead technical delivery of protection and control (P&C) design packages for substation projects, from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to Detailed Design., • Provide technical guidance on protection schemes, relay settings, coordination, and substation automation., • Ensure quality assurance and governance of all design outputs, including SLDs, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and control room layouts., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors, building strong relationships and understanding client needs., • Manage tender packages, respond to technical queries, and produce high-quality technical offers., • Attend and chair design and hazard review meetings, site visits, and support project delivery across transmission and distribution networks., • Solid understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets., • Proven experience in substation secondary design, protection schemes, and automation., • Strong communication and teamworking skills, with a client-focused approach., • Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate with diverse teams, and deliver high-quality outputs., • Knowledge of protection schemes, relay configurations, and substation automation., • Experience with SLDs, wiring diagrams, and interface drawings., • Ability to lead technical reviews and attend site visits.