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Lead Electrical Protection Engineer
Job Posted: 19 minutes ago
Salary: £ 550 - 590 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Electrical Protection Design Engineer – 6–12 Month Contract (Hybrid – Stafford)
We are seeking an experienced Protection Design Engineer to join our team on a 6–12 month contract, working on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on-site in Stafford). The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, delivery, and commissioning of protection systems for electrical substations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major grid automation projects, acting as a technical interface between customers and the wider engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Technical Delivery: Drive technical activities across the full project lifecycle — from initial design through to commissioning.
Customer & Project Coordination: Lead or participate in customer meetings, project risk reviews, and manage engineering task budgets and timelines.
Design & Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, develop technical documentation, and validate solutions directly with clients.
Technical Oversight: Specify IEDs and software, manage technical execution plans, and ensure safety standards are met.
Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve technical issues, respond to fault reports, and support site engineers both remotely and on-site.
Testing & Commissioning: Lead Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and support commissioning milestones.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
Experience: Minimum 5 years in protection and electrical design engineering, particularly for substations.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of protection functions, electrical schemes, and cubicle design.
Design Tools: Proven experience configuring protection relays and conducting network studies.
Mobility: Willingness to travel (domestically and internationally) as required; valid driving licence.
Desirable Skills:
Expertise in protection and automation systems across LV, MV & HV applications.
Hands-on experience with substation automation and protection relays.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented mindset.
Contract Details:
Location: Stafford (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)
Contract Type: 6–12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (based on experience)Before You Apply
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