Lead HV Substation Protection & Control Engineer

United Kingdom

United Kingdom Transmission & Distribution sector growing rapidly. Baker Hicks has delivered major projects across the UK and is seeking a Senior Electrical (P&C) Engineer to drive the design and production of substation protection and control schemes for HV and EHV projects (132kV 400kV).

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead the design and review of substation protection and control schemes, ensuring compliance with National Grid, SSEN and SPT technical specifications.
  • Mentor junior engineers and oversee the quality of design drawings and technical documents.
  • Guarantee that designs meet applicable standards and client specifications.
• Protection Systems Design
  • Develop differential, distance, overcurrent, and busbar protection schemes.
  • Prepare and review protection coordination studies and relay settings.
• Control & SCADA Systems Design
  • Design substation control systems (SCADA, RTUs, automation) using IEC 61850 or DNP3 protocols.
  • Develop control logic and interlocking schemes.
• Drawing & Documentation
  • Produce and review Key Line Diagrams (KLDs), protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
  • Prepare design reports, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
• Project Delivery
  • Coordinate with civil, structural and other substation disciplines.
  • Participate in design reviews, hazard sessions, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
  • Support construction, installation and commissioning phases as required.
• Stakeholder Interaction
  • Interface with utilities, contractors, vendors and project management teams.
  • Lead client meetings to present designs and provide technical justification.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure adherence to health & safety regulations and industry best practices.
  • Participate in internal and external audits and reviews.

• BEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering with a Power/HV background (or equivalent).
• Experience with MathCAD, ETAP, Siemens Digis, S1 Agile, Enervista GE and AutoCAD.
• Proficient with client specifications: National Grid, SSEN, Scottish Power, UKPN, NGED, SPENW, etc.
• Working knowledge of CDAE accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Working toward CEng status is beneficial, though not required.

• Competitive salary package with individual performance-related rewards.
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy additional leave.
• Discount scheme (gym membership, mobile phones, etc.).
• Family friendly policies and employee assistance program.

Many positions within the company require security clearance; successful candidates must achieve and maintain clearance levels as required by clients.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere and evaluating candidates solely on the basis of merit and qualifications.