Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Protection & Control Systems Engineer to join their business in Staffordshire.
Position Title:
Protection & Control Systems Engineer
Position Type
Contractor (Full time)
Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
Staffordshire or Glasgow + Hybrid
Contact:
Ashish Rastogi | +49(0)8923889845
Job Description:
* As an experienced Protection & Control Systems Engineer, it is expected you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of Protection & Control Systems, the Transmission & Distribution sector, applicable standards and technologies required.
Responsibilities
* Technically lead and advise for the project Protection & Control content ensuring compliance to relevant standards.
* Lead the design including chairing design workshops, review meetings and working with the stakeholders to ensure a compliant system is provided meeting client and regulatory standards.
* Develop SLD, KLD’s, System Architecture and Concept Level Designs to support solution development and ensure that project / client requirements are fulfilled, including the identification of the most suitable technology for the application.
* Undertake site visits / non-intrusive surveys as required to support the tendering and project teams in technical matters, as part of the design activities or as part of site implementation support.
* Produce and review technical documentation to support the design, development and delivery of systems such as Functional Design Spec, Design Intent Documents and Compliance Documents etc.
* Produce and review Protection & Control designs including schematics drawings, general arrangements, layouts, supporting calculations and schedules.
* Contribute to the client approval qualification of solutions, helping to ensure compliance to client specifications/requirements.
* Be responsible for the effective delivery to time, quality and budget.
* Provide technical support, input and feedback for sales and tendering of projects.
* Support the Project Manager in identification of change, programme, cost etc
* Support others in the project team to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.
Requirements:
* Have a good understanding and keen interest in the UK Transmission and Distribution Systems.
* Have experience in Protection & Control Technology across one or more of the key vendors.
* Have a working knowledge of IEC61850 and how to implement this within the field.
* Have knowledge of communications systems, substation protocols along with an understanding of Cyber Security and the implications/ requirements for design in Protection and Control solutions Structured and analytical way of working.
* Ability to work independently/Lead/work as part of a team.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Be flexible in methods of working to achieve best outcomes.
* Successfully completed technical degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) or a comparable qualification or relevant experience.
* Full UK drivers’ licence and willingness to travel.