Lead Engineer - Protection and Control

Job Title: Lead Engineer – Protection and Control

Location: Edinburgh

Salary From £60,800 to £76,000 + benefits

Flexible Working Pattern, if relevant

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years, contributing to the UK’s target of Net Zero. A major part of this is delivery of the EGL4 HVDC link in Joint Venture with National Grid. 

Reporting to the Engineering Section Head, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Protection & Control engineering solutions, from feasibility to detailed engineering design of EGL4 project. To also provide the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for project(s), innovation, effective technical support, advice, coaching and input throughout the lifecycle of a portfolio of other projects. Responsible for developing less experienced staff within the department or project team. 

Leading the Protection & Control assessment of the contract bids for the EGL4 and other portfolio of projects and across all relevant network interfaces.  

What you’ll be doing

Leading and managing a group of professional Design and Senior Design engineers for the engineering Design Delivery for Protection and Control for the HVDC converter station and its interfaces.

Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.

Responsible for preparing basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Substation Protection and Control systems.

Responsible for overseeing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations.

Define Protection and Control apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.

Co-ordinate the preparation/Review of substation protection and control drawings and specifications for construction/procurement. Control of correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Development and Delivery Teams.

Ensure all substation designs and equipment are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

Provide technical support to the Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of power systems substations and associated equipment

Delegate the technical resolution of site/ construction main plant issues

Lead and contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.

Support Protection and Control Section Head in the development of national and international standards or other regulatory matters related to protection and control engineering.

Attend meetings and deputise for the Section Head as required including at senior industry and public consultations.

Act as the key technical interface with EPC and OEM contractors.

Lead on technical initiatives for new engineering opportunities.

There are many functions external to the job holder’s teams that need to be effectively co-ordinated to deliver the work programme successfully. The job holder must be able to engage with fellow colleagues and senior managers around the Business and associated corporate functions to ensure that all of these functions are aligned.

What you’ll bring

A degree in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent experience, ideally be a Chartered Engineer or working towards to it.

Experience in engineering EPC environments for large strategic electrical infrastructure projects.

Proven experience in design of P&C equipment for HVDC and/ or AC voltages up to 400kV.

Proven Protection, Substation and Network Control, Automation, Telecommunications and Metering Experience 

Ability to manage tasks and make decisions in uncertain and fast paced environment.

Experience in dynamic environments ensuring engineering output delivery.

Excellent presentation and persuasive skills.

Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.

Knowledge of Transmission Operator Networks health and safety and technical requirements and compliance

Proven experience and knowledge of CDM regulations and Designer risk assessment

Working knowledge or previous experience in use of multi discipline BIM.

 

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Schemes

• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans

• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

May-26-2025