Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer
Core
Lead design of protection and control systems for HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV+), developing engineering deliverables, settings philosophy, and coordination for national grid upgrades.
Role type
Principal Protection and Control Design Engineer
Builds
Protection relay panels, control/annunciation/metering panels, RTU/SCADA interfaces, and complete P&C engineering packages for transmission and distribution substations.
Domain
Energy infrastructure, specifically high-voltage transmission and distribution substations.
Required skills
Protection scheme design for T&D substations, Protection relay configuration (Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi, Schneider, SEL), Protection coordination studies, Engineering calculations (cable sizing, voltage drop, battery), IEC 61850 and substation automation, SCADA/RTU/SAS protocols, AutoCAD.
Preferred skills
Experience with UK/Middle East/Europe utility projects, Vendor drawing review, FAT/SAT support, Business development support.
Technologies
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SCADA, RTU, SAS, IEC 61850.
Responsibilities
Prepare protection and control designs for HV/EHV substations; Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams, AC/DC Schematics, and wiring diagrams; Design protection relay, control, and metering panels; Perform protection coordination and review relay configurations; Prepare engineering calculations and cable sizing; Coordinate with Civil, Telecom, and SCADA teams; Review vendor drawings for compliance; Support commissioning and technical issue resolution; Mentor team members on cable systems engineering.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory and mentorship.