Protection Application Design Engineer

• Assess and utilise Company documentation, including project functional specifications
• Work in accordance with Company and relevant business systems, processes, and procedures
• Use and update Company data and information systems
• Produce accurate and detailed Connections, Protection, and tripping logic diagrams
• Specify appropriate Current and Voltage Transformers for all protection and metering schemes, referencing manufacturers’ specifications
• Produce relay programmable logic files, relay setting files, and IEC61850 and DNP3 communication files
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in using CAD software (MicroStation V8i and/or AutoCAD 2021) to produce Connection, Protection, and logic drawings
• Apply national protection standards (ENATS, TPS, BEBS, Elexon Metering Standards) to all voltage levels
• Review protection design specifications produced by independent connection providers
• Specify appropriate relay panel hardware, multicore schedules, bus wiring, and multicore cable termination equipment
• Provide project designs and documentation, including descriptions of non-standard schemes and detailed relay application notes
• Undertake witness testing of protection and associated plant & equipment and attend Factory Acceptance Testing
• Interface with customers and internal/external resources
• Complete all designs to agreed programmes of work and deliver in line with project plans and priorities
• Accurately record all time spent on projects and provide timely reports on progress and status
• Attend project-specific meetings and maintain effective communication within the project team
• Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations, on behalf of the Company, as Designer
• Update Company asset recording and data systems
• Provide guidance and support to other members of the Protection Application Design Team
• Either possess or be capable of successfully obtaining and maintaining the Company Operational Authorisation requirement

• Preferably a degree in Electrical Engineering
• minimum academic requirement is a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering
• Proven working history in the electricity distribution/transmission industry delivering protection applications designs, typically with 10+ years’ experience as a Protection Design Engineer
• Skills, experience, and detailed knowledge of protection design for all distribution asset classes of switchgear, transformers, and feeders at all voltages up to and including 132kV
• Ability to design several schemes simultaneously, manage time to achieve project deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• High level of professionalism, able to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• Strong preference for recent experience in the design of protection systems associated with generation connections, including integration with legacy protection and control systems
• Willingness to travel between work locations, sites, and company/supplier offices
• Current and valid UK driving licence

Expenses for travel and accommodation incurred for company needs will be paid separately, subject to company allowances and contract terms