Overview
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We are looking for a skilled and motivated Protection and Control Design Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution team. You’ll be working on infrastructure projects in the UK, including HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, and substations, delivering smart, sustainable solutions.
Responsibilities
* Design protection and control systems for electrical substations up to 400kV for Transmission & Distribution clients.
* Prepare single line diagrams, key line diagrams, and interlocking schemes based on project requirements.
* Develop detailed electrical designs for equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, and earth switches.
* Follow quality assurance processes to meet requirements and ensure designs are delivered in accordance with contract and client specifications.
* Identify and manage Health and Safety risks with the project team.
* Develop external and internal client relationships.
* Ensure adequate resources and training for FEED and detailed design work for National Grid, SSEN, and other clients.
* Interface with Civil/Structural, Substations, HV Cables and OHL engineers.
Requirements
* A degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartered status.
* Experience in electrical discipline and delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., Rail or Oil & Gas Refinery).
* Experience with HV and LV systems (33kV - 400kV).
* Experience preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings. CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation) preferred but not essential.
Why Jacobs?
Jacobs values its people and offers a competitive package, including benefits such as free single medical cover, digital GP service, parental leave pay, and professional development support. The Collectively program supports volunteering and charitable donations. We support work-life balance with hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements where possible.
We are committed to inclusion and belonging and work with partners like VERCIDA to attract diverse talent. Jacobs provides a hybrid working policy to balance office and remote work as part of delivering client projects.
Additional information
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. This role is Full-time within our Energy & Power practice.
EEO statement and accessibility: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants with flexible working needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Careers Support.
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