Protection & Control Design Engineer

Protection & Control Design Engineer - Ready to play a key role in delivering the UK's critical power infrastructure and energy transition projects?

Our Client has a requirement for a Protection & Control Design Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in one of their offices across the UK.

Role Purpose

Deliver Protection & Control (P&C) design solutions for high-voltage transmission and renewable energy projects.
Support FEED and detailed design activities across substation, transmission, and energy infrastructure schemes.
Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and client specifications.
Contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects while maintaining quality, programme, and budget requirements.
Job Role Responsibilities

Undertake FEED and detailed design activities for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
Develop interface designs, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination documentation.
Produce and review design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
Support the preparation of technical documentation, reports, bids, and client submissions.
Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance activities.
Identify and manage technical risks and contribute to safe-by-design principles in accordance with CDM requirements.
Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated project delivery.
Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys to support design development and project delivery.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practice.
Support project planning and resource coordination across multiple workstreams where required.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Chartered Engineer status through the IET.
CDAE and/or LCDAE authorisation.
Proven experience delivering Protection & Control FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations from 132kV to 400kV.
Experience working on National Grid transmission schemes.
Knowledge of UK transmission and utility design standards and processes.
Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design.
Familiarity with Protection & Control systems associated with transmission networks, renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and HVDC infrastructure.
Strong understanding of high-voltage AIS and GIS substation design environments.
Ability to work across multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience chairing or contributing to technical reviews and engineering assurance activities is advantageous.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Protection & Control Design Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed