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Protection and Control Engineer

United Kingdom, Bristol 50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 09, 2026
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Job Description

You will have exciting opportunities to work on varied electrical projects with voltages ranging from LV through to 132kV. Schemes include Large Scale Solar, Battery Storage and Gas generation facilities for a broad selection of clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Producing designs for substation Protection and Control systems from 11kV up to 132kV (Single Line Diagrams, Circuit Diagrams, General Arrangements, Wiring Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, cable specification/sizing calculations, etc.)
  • Producing specifications for substation Protection and Control systems from 11kV up to 132kV
  • Working alongside other designers, construction professionals and engineering teams
  • Liaising with external stakeholders, including the end client, other design houses and consultancies as well as other internal departments

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience designing Protection and Control systems up to 132kV
  • A good understanding of power industry (particularly UK) including technical standards
  • Ability to work in a team environment and adhere to budgets and programmes
  • Good communication skills
  • At least a HNC or equivalent in an appropriate discipline

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Part time remote working

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