Job Description

Protection & Control Engineer

Location: Teesside or Aberdeen - Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Initial 6 Months (Potential extension)
Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
Hours: 37.5

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to support the delivery of high-voltage transmission and distribution projects across the UK.
The role will focus on detailed protection design and engineering across grid connection projects, typically ranging from 33kV to 400kV. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical outputs and supporting projects through design, development, and delivery phases within a consultancy-led engineering environment.
This position is suited to someone who is comfortable working autonomously in a hybrid/remote setup, whilst maintaining regular engagement with project teams and stakeholders through scheduled office and site visits every 1-2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of detailed protection and control design for transmission and distribution projects (33kV-400kV)
Production of protection schematics, single line diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation
Review and interpretation of client requirements to develop appropriate engineering solutions
Attendance at client and project meetings, representing engineering input clearly and professionally
Coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders including DNO/DSOs
Support project delivery from early-stage design through to completion
Contribution to technical reports, design reviews, and engineering assurance processes
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where required
Ensuring compliance with relevant UK, European, and industry standards

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years' experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Protection & Control
Proven experience delivering protection design within UK transmission and distribution projects
Strong understanding of high-voltage systems (33kV-400kV)
Experience producing detailed protection design documentation and technical deliverables
Working knowledge of CDM regulations and associated design risk responsibilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple project demands
Progress toward Chartered Engineer status desirable

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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