Lead Engineer (P&C)
Core
Lead the Engineering Design Delivery for Protection and Control equipment (33kV to 400kV) for strategic transmission projects in Scotland, managing design strategy, EPC interfaces, and technical approvals.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Engineer (Protection & Control)
Builds
Pre-contract and detail design outputs for substation protection, control, automation, and telecommunications systems.
Domain
Energy transmission infrastructure (Scotland, UK)
Required skills
Protection and Control equipment design, Substation design, Network Control, Automation, Telecommunications, Metering, Digital substations, EPC design management, Engineering governance and assurance, BIM and digital substation solutions, Health and Safety (CDM) compliance, Technical leadership, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, MBA/MEng/MSc, Experience in large strategic projects, Persuasive influence
Technologies
BIM, Digital substation solutions, IED settings/configuration files
Responsibilities
Establish EPC design strategy and processes, Lead technical aspects of protection and control design, Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs, Review and approve EPC contractor engineering documentation, Provide technical support to project teams, Lead engineering reviews and governance, Identify innovative solutions for carbon reduction, Ensure designs meet operational requirements, Represent engineering position at industry consultations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
