Join Jacobs in Manchester, England as a Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer – UK Grid Network. Jacobs is a global engineering, architecture and technology company that helps transform critical projects across cities, energy and infrastructure.
Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition and is expanding its UK & Continental Europe team. We are looking for a Principal P&C Engineer to support high‑voltage substations, transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors and energy storage projects.
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–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
* Competitive salary and performance bonus
* Full medical coverage (single medical cover) and digital GP service
* Family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and annual paid time for volunteering
* Professional development funding and memberships
* Hybrid working flexibility and flexible hours
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applicants who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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