Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Protection & Control Engineer
Design and optimise high‑voltage protection & control systems for transmission projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Develop, refine, and optimise protection & control (P&C) solutions, including line, schematic, relay, SCADA, wiring diagrams, design specs, and interface drawings for transmission and distribution clients. • Review supplier designs for technical compliance with National Grid/Client policies and standards. • Act as Owner’s Engineer to assess and comment on supplier designs and calculations for HV clients, including BESS and renewable projects. • Perform protection coordination studies and settings calculations using ETAP or similar software.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸protection design
- ▸control design
- ▸scada integration
- ▸design review
- ▸owner engineer
- ▸coordination study
What You Bring
• Electrical or power engineering qualification (HNC/HND, BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng). • Knowledge of high‑voltage transmission design processes (National Grid or SSE) and related project experience. • Experience in P&C FEED or detailed design of 132 kV‑400 kV installations. • Strong teamwork and client‑focused communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects flexibly. • Background working with 275 kV/400 kV transmission voltages in consulting, utility, renewable generation, or OEM environments.
Requirements
- ▸power eng
- ▸hv transmission
- ▸feed design
- ▸teamwork
- ▸project management
- ▸utility
Benefits
The role offers a flexible hybrid working model that supports work‑life balance, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days, all tailored to fit your lifestyle.
Work Environment
Hybrid