Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network role at Jacobs.

The energy sector is changing fast, and at Jacobs, we’re helping shape what comes next. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Protection and Control Design Engineer to join our growing Transmission & Distribution team. You’ll be working on some of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects - from HVDC and interconnectors to wind farms and substations - alongside a collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about delivering smart, sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for electrical substations up to 400kV for our Transmission & Distribution clients.


• Prepare single line diagrams, key line diagrams, and interlocking schemes based on project requirements.


• Develop detailed electrical designs for equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, and earth switches.


• Ensure adequate quality assurance process is followed through as per the requirements.


• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.


• Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.


• Actively developing external and internal client relationships.


• Ensure adequate resources and training of resources for the purposes of delivering FEED and detailed design work for National Grid, SSEN, and other clients.


• Interface with other discipline e.g. Civil/Structural, Substations, HV Cables and OHL engineers.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status


• Experience within an electrical discipline and experience in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects e.g. Rail or Oil and Gas Refinery


• Relevant, professional experience in HV and LV experience 33kV - 400kV


• Experience preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings. CAD (AutoCAD or Microstation) preferred but not essential

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.