Senior Protection Systems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Protection Systems Engineer - Staffordshire - to £55,000About the CompanyWith a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, our client is a leader in advanced system integration working within some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, delivering critical projects.Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Senior Power Systems / Protection Systems Engineer with a proven track record in all aspects of Protection Relay Applications and Protection Systems and a clear understanding of the latest substation communicationprotocols and integration into control systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of transmission and distribution protection systems for voltages up to 400kVProtection Engineer (Electrical Substations) - The Rewards * Up to £55,000 DOE* Additional Benefits * Flexible working availableSenior Protection Systems Engineer - Requirements * Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering* Chartered Engineer* Proven technical capability in the design and / or application of Power System Protection (Ideally at transmission voltage levels up to 400 kV), gained within a transmission utility, consultancy or manufacturing environment.* Experienced in the preparation of Protection and Control design deliverables, feasibility studies, reports, programmes and cost estimating* Experienced in preparing SLD, KLD and Substation Layouts* Experience in busbar, feeder, cable, transformer and reactor protection and control, including interface with CT, VT, Circuit Breaker, Disconnector and Earthing Systems* Preparation of electrical schematic diagrams for substation Protection and Control systems* Calculation of Relay Settings and preparation of relay configuration files* Good knowledge of IEC61850 communication protocols* TP141 Certification (or working towards)* Knowledge of relevant National Grid TS Senior Protection Systems Engineer - Responsibilities * Producing and/or Reviewing in-house designs and those produced by external contractors.* Experience in the concepts required in the safe design and operation of electrical networks, and development construction.* Advising on design and design change issues.* Specialist in an Electrical field but experience and extensive knowledge of other Engineering fields would be advantageous.* Ensure design projects are undertaken by competent personnel and sub-contractors reviewing designs created by others.* Challenging, proposing, agreeing and implementing alternative solutions compared with those dictated by the transmission specifications, policies, processes and "best practices".* Accountable for the effective delivery of the assigned tasks and deliverables of projects to time, to the required quality and to budget.* Undertake site visits / non-intrusive surveys as required as part of the design activities or as part of site support.* Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.* Identification, assessment and adoption of the best technical solution.* Client Interface management comprising infrastructure planners, project resource, direct labour / construction team, system operator, property & consents, procurement as well as co-ordinating & attending necessary site meetings.* Risk and CDM management.About Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information,please refer to privacy-policy