Lead HV Protection & Automation Engineer – Scotland(Hybrid)

sse.com; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Principal Engineer - Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) to join their Network Engineering team in Scotland. This role involves defining technical policies, influencing industry standards, and managing innovative projects within the high-voltage transmission network. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered engineer status, and extensive experience in transmission level protection systems. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this pivotal position.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans for transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in development, design, and specification of transmission level protection and control systems.
• Knowledge of Protection & Control related International Standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively on technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain technical specifications for protection and control designs.
• Ensure IED types are safe, adequately tested, and configured.
• Verify project proposals to ensure network protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical assessment

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Tools

IEC61850

Job description

A leading energy company is seeking a Principal Engineer - Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) to join their Network Engineering team in Scotland. This role involves defining technical policies, influencing industry standards, and managing innovative projects within the high-voltage transmission network. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered engineer status, and extensive experience in transmission level protection systems. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this pivotal position.