💼 Full-Time Position

Substation Design Engineer

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ARM
📍 Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
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Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 03, 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

Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer

Locations: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow
Contract: Freelance / Ad-hoc | 12 Months Minimum
Rate: £60 per hour | Inside IR35
Start: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Senior Substation Secondary (Protection & Control) Design Engineer to support major transmission and distribution projects across the UK.

You will lead FEED and Detailed Design activities, providing technical oversight across P&C design deliverables including protection schemes, SLDs, wiring diagrams, relay philosophies, I/O schedules and substation automation systems.

Key Requirements

Strong experience in Protection & Control design within transmission/distribution projects
Experience with substation design projects, ideally up to 400kV
Ability to lead technical design reviews and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills
Degree qualified in Ele...