Overview

Principal Protection Engineer role within a global leader in smart infrastructure solutions, joining the Digital Grid division. The company has secured a position on the National Grid 5-Year Light Current Framework, delivering advanced protection and control systems for new and existing substations while prioritizing safety and sustainability. This role offers remote working with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of transmission protection and control systems for UK Transmission and Distribution networks.
• Mentor and support the Protection Engineering team to foster professional growth.
• Optimize engineering processes to enhance project delivery efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in protection and control solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the latest policies and standards.
• Support Sales, Proposals, and Operations teams with technical expertise.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in protection systems within the National Grid transmission network.
• Experience with National Grid delivery standards (CDAE essential, TP141 Settings beneficial).
• Familiarity with industry-standard design and simulation tools (e.g., SIPROTEC, DIGSI).
• Experience working with National Grid or EPC customers on greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in Electricity Transmission & Distribution.

What’s on Offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus linked to company success.
• Flexible Working Hours to support work-life balance.
• Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Design

Industries

• Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing and Engineering Services

Notes: This description consolidates the core responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits for the Principal Protection Engineer role and excludes unrelated postings and extraneous site-wide notices.