Senior Power Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Carbon60 Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Protection and Control Engineer to join our team at Carbon60. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extensions.

As a key member of our Strategic Investment Group, you will be responsible for designing and delivering construction projects across the UK's distribution networks.

Your primary focus will be on designing protection and control schemes at voltages from 6.6kV to 132kV, developing project designs from high-level scopes to detailed scheme drawings and relay settings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop protection and control schemes for transmission networks
  • Develop detailed project designs, including plant specifications and tendering
  • Evaluate tenders and ensure compliance with industry standards
About Us

Career60 is a leading provider of power system solutions. Our team of experts works tirelessly to deliver cutting-edge projects that meet the needs of our customers.

We prioritize safety, customer satisfaction, and excellence in everything we do.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, preferably degree level
  • A minimum of seven years' experience working in power system protection, covering design, commissioning, and fault investigation
  • Previous experience of working on Distribution Networks as a Protection & Control Design Engineer, with expertise at 6.6kV to 132kV
  • Strong knowledge of protection relays, relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, and protection relay setting calculations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
  • Regular travel is required, so a current driving license is essential
Benefits

This role offers a competitive daily rate of £750-£900 (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) and a range of benefits, including:

  • BPSS clearance (DBS, Financial Probity, Employment History) and Medical Questionnaire
  • Proof of Right to Work in the UK

We look forward to receiving your application.



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