Protection & Control Engineer (Energy)

WSP
United Kingdom
Full timeFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Attention to detail","Collaboration","Technical documentation interpretation","Quality assurance","Safety compliance"]

Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks as part of a multidisciplinary UK Energy team delivering net-zero-enabled infrastructure. Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and design documentation using AutoCAD and ETAP, and perform technical calculations to ensure reliability and compliance. Conduct site surveys, support installation and commissioning, and review modifications through design reviews and quality assurance checks.

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Protection & Control Engineer (Energy)

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Job Summary

Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks as part of a multidisciplinary UK Energy team delivering net-zero-enabled infrastructure. Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and design documentation using AutoCAD and ETAP, and perform technical calculations to ensure reliability and compliance. Conduct site surveys, support installation and commissioning, and review modifications through design reviews and quality assurance checks.
Location: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks.
  • •Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using AutoCAD and ETAP.
  • •Perform technical calculations and analysis to ensure reliability and performance of protection and control systems.
  • •Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
  • •Support the project through site surveys, design reviews, and technical support during installation and commissioning.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Gym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering.
  • •Proven experience designing protection and control schemes.
  • •Knowledge of electrical networks and engineering standards.
  • •Experience interpreting technical documentation related to design.
  • •Knowledge and experience with main standard protocols such as IEC 61850 and IEC 60870; preferable chartered engineer status or National Grid BP141 authorisation.
Experience:EnergyPower transmissionPower distributionSubstation engineering
Education:Certification / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Skills:Attention to detailCollaborationTechnical documentation interpretationQuality assuranceSafety compliance
Licenses:National Grid BP141 authorisation
Tech Stack:AutoCADETAPIEC 61850IEC 60870ABBHitachiSiemensGE

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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