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Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Protection & Control

UK Wide | £60,000-£80,000 | Permanent

We're looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major HV and EHV transmission substation projects throughout the UK.

You'll lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems, acting as a technical authority across complex power infrastructure projects while supporting engineering teams and key stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

Leading protection and control engineering across transmission projects
Overseeing HV/EHV substation protection, automation and control system designs
Leading technical reviews and resolving complex engineering challenges
Ensuring designs meet IEC, IEEE and National Grid standards
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams
Acting as a key technical interface with clients, regulators and contractors
Supporting innovation and development of protection and control methodologiesWhat we're looking for

Chartered Engineer status - essential
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Extensive HV/EHV substation protection and control experience
Strong knowledge of protection relays, SCADA and IEC 61850
Proven experience leading engineering teams and major projects
Familiarity with ETAP, DIgSILENT or similar power system software
National Grid experience would be advantageousThe opportunity

£60,000-£80,000, with the opportunity to take a leading technical position across major UK transmission projects and help shape the delivery of complex protection and control systems.

If you're a Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive HV/EHV protection and control experience, apply today

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