Protection & Controls engineer (Design)

17918 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Location
Bristol
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 19, 2026

Job Description

Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) Location: Bristol - Hybrid Reporting to: Lead Protection Engineer / Engineering Manager / Chief Engineer Role Overview We are seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver front-end and detailed desktop design of protection and control systems for UK electricity networks, including DNO and National Grid assets. The role focuses purely on design and technical assurance, no site, commissioning, SCADA, or operational control responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Develop protection philosophies in line with DNO / National Grid requirements Design and coordinate HV and EHV protection schemes Carry out fault level calculations, protection grading, and selectivity studies Apply protection schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars, generators, and cables Produce and review protection design documentation, including: Single line and protection single line diagrams Protection and control schematics Calculation and philosophy reports Ensure...

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