Senior Protection and Control Engineer

NG Bailey Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services business in the UK is looking for a Senior Protection and Control Engineer to join their growing team in Leeds. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid working option. Candidates must possess significant experience in electrical protection and control systems and be skilled in AutoCAD for SCADA designs. The role includes responsibilities that span both Greenfield and Brownfield substations, requiring excellent communication and project management abilities. Competitive salary and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Memberships

Ongoing Training & Development

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in electrical protection and control system design.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector.
• Chartered status with a professional body is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Utilise expertise in Transmission and Distribution protection and control.
• Creatively design substation SCADA systems up to 400kV.
• Collaborate with design teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical protection and control design

SCADA systems expertise

AutoCAD proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

PSL logic files

Job description

Senior Protection and Control Engineer
Leeds, Hybrid

Permanent – Full Time

Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

Summary

Our Protection and Control Team is growing! Freedom's Design team have an exciting opportunity for a Senior P&C Engineer to join us on our exciting journey. This is a fantastic time to join as we are growing at an exponential rate.

Responsibilities

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Utilise the technical expertise in Transmission and Distribution protection and control specification and scheme design, coupled with ability to calculate protection settings for implementation, to drive our engineering efforts forward.
• Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence.
• Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network.
• Creatively design substation Protection and Control/ SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV using AutoCAD. This includes crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations.
• Meticulously produce specifications & P&C logic drawings for substation Protection and Control / SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV.
• Efficiently generate PSL logic files and relay setting files for various relays.
• Work will span both Greenfield & Brownfield substations, requiring flexibility and adaptability to work as per site condition/situation.
• Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams.
• Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including the end client, other design houses and consultancies as well as other internal departments.
• Ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery of work that meets the customer’s expectations.
• Provide valuable support to operational staff and answer technical queries.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
• Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 8-10 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector.
• Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial

Why Join Us?

At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes)
• Ongoing Training & Development Programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.