Lead Protection Systems Engineer

Lead Protection Systems Engineer

Competitive Salary

Location: Stone/Hybrid

VIQU have partnered with a leading technology company in the energy industry who are growing at an impressive rate and so are recruiting for a lead protections systems engineer. The role will focus on the design and implementation of protection systems within the energy transmission and distribution industry.

The candidate must have a proven track record of producing protection systems solutions, leading a team delivering these solutions, and of identifying risks, and cost tracking.

Requirements of the Lead Protection Systems Engineer:

• At least 5 years of experience with Transmission and Distribution systems and protection relay technology across either GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB.
• Proven track record of leading teams of protection engineers, delivering transmission and distribution projects.
• Deep knowledge of working towards IEC61850.
• Ability to produce concept level designs, supporting the development of protection solutions end to end.
• Full UK drivers license and must be happy to travel.

Responsibilities of the Lead Protection Systems Engineer:

• Lead a project team that delivers protection solutions.
• Mentor junior protection systems engineers.
• Lead the design of protection systems.
• Develop SLD, KLD’s 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. 
• Produce and review designs including schematics.
• Undertake site visits to help support the tendering team.

Lead Protection Systems Engineer

Competitive Salary

Location: Stone/Hybrid

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Jack McManus on [email protected].

If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).

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