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Senior principal protection & control design engineer

Bedford
Stantec
Design engineer
€70,000 a year
Posted: 10 November
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Senior Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition by combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialised teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us and be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernising the electrical grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.

You are an experienced Principal/Lead/Senior Protection & Control Engineer with experience in the energy sector. Due to our continued success, we are looking to bring on board a Senior Principal Protection & Control Engineer.

As part of our P&C community, you will work on a variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include HVDC interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes.

As a Senior Principal P&C Engineer, you will lead and collaborate with a passionate team of engineers on projects up to 400kV. You will take projects from concept through detailed design and support them during construction and energisation. Ideally, you have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK and will have the chance to work on projects focused on innovation, standardisation, technology assessment, and collaboration with suppliers on new products and services.


Your Role

* Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
* Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.
* Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
* Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.
* Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.
* Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.


About You

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.
* Experience working as a Senior/Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer on Distribution Networks.
* Knowledge and experience with protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.
* Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding of CDM regulations.
* High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.
* Experience working with National Grid processes.


About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.


Accessibility

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please contact [email protected] and we will discuss how we can support you.

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