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...