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Principal Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer - Protection Settings Specialist
Location: Remote - UK Wide
Salary: Competitive package
Position: Permanent or Freelance
My client is an international engineering firm with teams and projects across the UK and Europe. They supply HV control & protection products alongside, electrical design, HV engineering and installation services to the leading electricity TSOs and DNOs across the UK.
As a result of growth and recent framework wins, they are currently increasing the size of their team. We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer, specializing in protection settings and schemes. This role focuses on developing and implementing protection solutions for transmission and distribution networks.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and calculate protection settings for transmission and distribution equipment
Create and verify protection setting schedules using industry-standard software
Perform protection coordination studies and fault level calculations
Develop innovative protection schemes and associated documentation
Review and optimize existing protection arrangements
Create technical specifications for protection systems
Produce detailed design documentation including:
Protection setting calculations
Scheme logic diagrams
Setting schedules
Technical reports
Support FAT/SAT testing activities
Provide technical expertise for complex protection arrangements
Assess and optimize delivery processes for protection settings projects
Ensure compliance with latest industry standards and policies
Support sales and operations teams with technical expertise
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
Required Qualifications & Experience
HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
Extensive experience in protection setting calculations
Proficiency in protection coordination software (e.g., ETAP)
Experience with major manufacturer relay systems
Strong understanding of power system protection principles
Knowledge of National Grid technical specifications and standards
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high profile projects, deploying the latest protection system equipment and software. If you want to join a company with a strong pipeline of work and an internationally renowned reputation, apply now for more information or contact Anusha Gopalan at (phone number removed)Before You Apply
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