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Protection & Control Engineer

United Kingdom, Sheffield · Job Posted January 09, 2026
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Join a leading HV contractor specialising in HV and LV power generation and distribution systems. The business enjoys long-term partnerships with all of the main DNOs and the National Grid and operates across 11kV-400kV. As a Protection Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design and specification of Protection and Control systems for a number of ICP projects and DNO clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Producing designs for substation Protection and Control systems from 11kV up to 400kV (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 400kV
  • 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 400kV
  • 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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