Senior Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

Stantec Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialised teams, we think big to tackle the hardest challenges. Join us to be at the forefront of renewables, modernising the electrical grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.

Your Role

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.


• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.


• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.


• Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.


• Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.


• Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.

The Opportunity

As part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building a clean energy future. Projects may include HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes. You will lead and collaborate with a team on projects up to 400 kV, taking them from concept through detailed design and supporting construction and energisation. Ideally, you will have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK. There are opportunities to work on projects focused on innovation, standardisation, technology assessment, and supplier collaborations on new products and services.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.


• Experience working on Distribution Networks as a Senior/Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer.


• Knowledge and experience with protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.


• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.


• High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.


• Experience working with National Grid processes.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to compliance with laws and regulations and ensuring equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology


• Industries: Business Consulting and Services