Principal Protection

7 days ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time

Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer – UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. Our UK and Continental Europe team is expanding, and we're seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to support high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects. Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies. Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and technical bids. Undertake site visits and non‑intrusive surveys as part of design or site support activities. Review protection settings, relay coordination, and scheme logic. Coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors, and suppliers. Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers. Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development. Maintain strong client relationships and support business development. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Chartered Engineer through the IET. Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage installations (132‑kV to 400‑kV). Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards. Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design. Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, wind farms, and HVDC. Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits People are Jacobs’ greatest asset. We offer a competitive package, free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement for professional development. We also give back to communities through our Collectively program, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations. Locations Bristol Manchester Leeds Glasgow Belfast Exeter Birmingham London As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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