💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Protection & Control Engineer

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Jobleads-UK
📍 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 23, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Principal Protection & Control Engineer - Transmission & Substations


Contract (Outside IR35)


£86-90 per hour


Glasgow (Hybrid / Site Visits)


Immediate Start


RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Lead protection & control design for high‑voltage substation and transmission projects.

  • Approve protection schemes, relay settings, and technical designs.

  • Review and sign off detailed substation protection packages (up to 400kV).

  • Carry out protection coordination and fault level studies.

  • Review vendor documents, specifications, and technical submissions.

  • Support design from early stage through to commissioning.

  • Provide technical input during construction and site activities.

  • Ensure compliance with UK standards, CDM regulations, and client requirements.

  • Lead engineering delivery on complex substation projects.

  • Provide quality assura...