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Protection and Control Manager/Lead
Up to 85K DOE
Stafford - hybrid working available
Develop and deliver substation Protection & Control engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above), providing necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs. Lead the Protection & Control design within a multi-skilled team, providing technical support, advice, and input throughout the lifecycle of projects.
Job responsibilities:
- Leading and managing the engineering, design and implementation of protection and control systems, power systems and substations
- Manage and oversee multiple projects from concept through to completion
- Provide engineering expertise in the field of substation Protection & Control for transmission networks (132kV and above).
- Translate customer requirements/specifications into conceptual design documents, such as:
- Protection & Control Key Line Diagrams
- Protection & Control Functional Design Specifications
- Select suitable protection equipment to meet customer requirements.
- Develop detailed designs for Protection & Control Cabinets, including:
- Cabinet Circuit Diagrams / Wiring Diagrams
- Cabinet General Arrangement
- Cabinet Bill of Materials
- I/O Schedules
- Develop Protection & Control IED configuration files and corresponding test procedures.
- Continuously monitor design progress and periodically report to the Project Lead Engineer or Project Manager.
- Coordinate and mentor junior engineers within the project team.
- Provide technical support during factory testing and commissioning activities.
- Support the site Installation/Commissioning team by addressing technical queries as needed.
Experience:
- Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing a team of protection and control engineers
- At least 10 years of proven experience in Protection & Control design for substations from 33kV and above.
- Proven experience in the design of transmission network protection, control, and supervision schemes.
- Proven experience in the configuration of IEDs from multiple vendors. Proficient user of relevant IED configuration software packages.
- Preference given to candidates with experience in National Grid Electricity Transmission design processes and relevant project experience.
- Experience in reading technical specifications.
- Project coordination skills and the ability to operate well within a team.
- Proactive approach to project delivery and problem-solving.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English with good communication skills.
