Overview
Job Title: Senior Applications Engineer – Protection Relays
We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with strong expertise in protection relays and/or substation automation systems. This role focuses on system-level application design, defining, developing, and delivering advanced protection relay solutions and/or substation automation applications for utility transmission projects.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement protection relay schemes including distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, and line protection.
* Configure, test, and validate protection relay applications across transmission, distribution, generation, or rail systems.
* Develop and deliver software-driven substation automation solutions using industry protocols.
* Apply knowledge of substation automation and communications protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP3, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
* Support clients and project teams by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and expertise.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful system integration.
* Present technical solutions clearly to internal teams and clients.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
* 5–10 years’ experience in power system protection, relay configuration, and application engineering.
* Strong understanding of protection principles (distance, differential, overcurrent, busbar, transformer, line).
* Hands-on experience with protection relays from major vendors (e.g., Siemens, ABB, SEL, Schneider, or equivalent).
* Experience supporting utility or industrial protection systems.
* Knowledge of substation automation, control, and communications protocols.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
* Comfortable working across global teams and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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