Electrical Protection & Control Engineer

Company: Major Energy Onshore
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Protection & Control Engineer to join this highly respected consultancy team. The team delivers leading-edge technical consultancy in the areas of Protection, Power Systems Analysis and Electrical Safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake, oversee and deliver high-quality detailed protection design and engineering projects within the Transmission & Distribution and Renewable sectors.
  • Produce design deliverables for grid connection projects between 33kV to 400kV, including protection schematics, key single line diagrams, specifications, data sheets and other documentation required for electrical protection equipment.
  • Attend all meetings with clients, project team, contractors, etc., interacting with clients to achieve project objectives.
  • Work alongside the Lead Electrical Engineer in implementing continual improvement processes within the Engineering function, highlighting any issues within the team and general opportunities for improvement as appropriate.
  • Assist the Lead Electrical Engineer as required, working with DNO/DSO’s.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers, etc.
  • Regularly review and manage assigned projects from inception to completion, interacting with clients to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of a 2.1 Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
  • Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
  • At least 5 years of industry-related experience in an Electrical Engineering capacity, with experience in power engineering and design of transmission and distribution protection and control systems.
  • Experience of working with Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary, to fulfil the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations.
  • Proven ability to design protection systems and demonstrate rationale behind proposals.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership and strong team member.
  • Prepared to travel to support UK-based customers with occasional travel to offshore location.
  • Actively demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within Protection & Control towards Chartered Status, supervisory and management roles, coupled with a generous benefits package and early finish on a Friday.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026