Principal Electrical Engineer

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from Turner Lovell

Talent Researcher | Shortlisting Talent Across the Electricity & Renewable Energy Industry

Principal Electrical Engineer - Protection Settings Specialist

Location: Remote – UK Wide

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

1. Develop and calculate protection settings for transmission and distribution equipment
2. Create and verify protection setting schedules using industry-standard software
3. Perform protection coordination studies and fault level calculations
4. Develop innovative protection schemes and associated documentation
5. Review and optimize existing protection arrangements
6. Create technical specifications for protection systems
7. Protection setting calculations
8. Scheme logic diagrams
9. Technical reports
10. Support FAT/SAT testing activities
11. Provide technical expertise for complex protection arrangements
12. Assess and optimize delivery processes for protection settings projects
13. Ensure compliance with latest industry standards and policies
14. Support sales and operations teams with technical expertise
15. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development

Required Qualifications & Experience

1. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
2. Extensive experience in protection setting calculations
3. Proficiency in protection coordination software (e.g., ETAP)
4. Experience with major manufacturer relay systems
5. Strong understanding of power system protection principles
6. 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 02046027660.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution