Electrical Protection Design Engineer – 6–12 Month Contract (Hybrid – Stafford)

We are seeking an experienced Protection Design Engineer to join our team on a 6–12 month contract, working on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on-site in Stafford). The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, delivery, and commissioning of protection systems for electrical substations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major grid automation projects, acting as a technical interface between customers and the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Technical Delivery: Drive technical activities across the full project lifecycle — from initial design through to commissioning.

Customer & Project Coordination: Lead or participate in customer meetings, project risk reviews, and manage engineering task budgets and timelines.

Design & Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, develop technical documentation, and validate solutions directly with clients.

Technical Oversight: Specify IEDs and software, manage technical execution plans, and ensure safety standards are met.

Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve technical issues, respond to fault reports, and support site engineers both remotely and on-site.

Testing & Commissioning: Lead Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and support commissioning milestones.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum 5 years in protection and electrical design engineering, particularly for substations.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of protection functions, electrical schemes, and cubicle design.

Design Tools: Proven experience configuring protection relays and conducting network studies.

Mobility: Willingness to travel (domestically and internationally) as required; valid driving licence.

Desirable Skills:

Expertise in protection and automation systems across LV, MV & HV applications.

Hands-on experience with substation automation and protection relays.

Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented mindset.

Contract Details:

Location: Stafford (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)

Contract Type: 6–12 months

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: Competitive (based on experience)