Protection & Control Specialist (CDAE)
Location: Remote (UK-wide)
Rate: Competitive (outside IR35)
Contract: Long-term contract
Turner Lovell is working with a leading utility and engineering business that delivers protection, control, and electrical design services for major transmission and distribution clients across the UK and Europe.
With multiple framework agreements and a strong pipeline of projects, our clients are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialising in protection and control systems to join on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of protection and control designs for transmission and distribution networks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
* Provide CDAE-approved design input, reviewing and signing off drawings, studies, and technical documentation.
* Oversee the preparation of protection and control schemes, settings, and associated engineering deliverables.
* Conduct and review studies and calculations such as fault analysis, coordination, and system performance assessments.
* Act as a technical authority and mentor, guiding junior engineers and providing leadership on best practices in protection and control engineering.
Required Profile
* HNC/HND or degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
* Proven experience in protection and control design, including studies, coordination, and scheme development.
* Strong knowledge of relay protection and control systems from major OEMs.
* Hands-on experience with engineering tools (e.g., ETAP, DigSILENT, or equivalent).
* CDAE/LCDAE accreditation, or substantial experience working towards CDAE status.
This contract offers the chance to work on high-profile protection and control projects in the UK, with exposure to leading-edge technology and collaboration with key utilities.
If you are interested in contract opportunities in protection and control engineering, please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan at 020 4602 7660 or anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com for a confidential discussion.