Job Description
Electrical Protection Engineer Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits Leeds, West Yorkshire
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
The Role
Are you an Electrical Protection Engineer with the expertise to deliver protection and control solutions for complex HV and EHV projects? Looking for a role where your knowledge will shape the future of the UK's electricity network while giving you genuine career progression? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Protection Engineer to join our growing team in Leeds.
You will work on a varied portfolio of transmission, distribution, renewable energy and battery energy storage projects across the UK. From early feasibility through to commissioning support, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality protection and control solutions that keep the nation's power flowing.
No two projects are the same, giving you the chance to expand your technical knowledge while working on some of the UK's most exciting energy infrastructure developments.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of a team helping power the UK's future.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare protection philosophies, relay requirements, AC/DC schematics and technical specifications.
Develop protection single-line diagrams, interlocking schemes and control documentation.
Support the integration of protection, control, SCADA and communication systems.
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
Attend technical meetings, design reviews and client workshops.
Provide engineering support during testing, commissioning and energisation.
Assist with technical proposals and mentor junior engineers where appropriate. xwwtmva
The Company
A UK-based team of electrical designers, project managers and engineers with a reputation for providing success, Primary Power are dedicated to delivering professional expertise for EHV, HV and LV schemes across a range of sectors.
The Benefits
Annual bonus
Car allowance
Private health insurance
Pension scheme
Death in Service cover (3x salary)
33 days' annual leave, including public holidays
Hybrid and flexible working
Chartership support and professional development
Clear progression opportunities
Overtime available for weekend work where applicable
Friendly, supportive working environment
The Person
Experience designing protection and control systems for HV and EHV substations
Knowledge of protection schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars and generators
Experience preparing protection and control documentation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
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