Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Job title: Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Benefits Package: Package available

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or Stone, Staffordshire

Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:

- Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of their business

- You will be responsible for engineering and delivering high quality protection and automation control schemes across the full project lifecycle. From concept development and detailed design through to production, factory testing and site support and commissioning

- Working closely with Lead Engineers, Project Managers, and clients, you will apply your technical expertise to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.

Protection & Control Expertise

- Significant demonstrable experience delivering end to end Protection & Control (P&C) engineering solutions across Transmission and/or Distribution networks.

- Deep technical understanding of P&C system design, including advanced protection philosophies, protection schemes, HV substation arrangements, and system integration interfaces.

- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable UK industry standards and client specifications

- Hands on experience working with a range of Protection & Control equipment and numerical relay platforms.

- Practical experience implementing IEC 61850, including system architecture design, GOOSE messaging, and integration within modern substation environments.

- Experience of Test methodology and hand on testing of Protection and Control solutions using industry standard tools.

Design, Delivery & Communication

- Demonstrable ability to produce and review P&C designs and associated engineering documentation to a high standard.

- Working knowledge and practical application of IEC 61850, substation communications protocols, and associated cyber security considerations for P&C systems.

- Broad project lifecycle experience, from concept design and front end engineering through to detailed design, testing, implementation, and commissioning support.

- Excellent communication skills, with experience representing the engineering function in technical meetings, client discussions, and design reviews.

UK National Security Vetting Status - BPSS Required for this role

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Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.