Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network

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Jacobs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network role at Jacobs

What you'll do

  • Design protection and control systems for electrical substations up to 400kV for 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 the QA process is followed per project requirements.
  • Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
  • Identify, communicate and manage relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards with the project team.
  • Actively develop external and internal client relationships.
  • Ensure adequate resources and training for FEED and detailed design work for National Grid, SSEN, and other clients.
  • Interface with other disciplines e.g. Civil/Structural, Substations, HV Cables and OHL engineers.

What you'll need

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution, or working towards chartered status.
  • Experience in electrical discipline and delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., Rail or Oil and Gas Refinery).
  • Professional experience in HV and LV systems from 33kV to 400kV.
  • Experience preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings. CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation) preferred but not essential.

Why Jacobs?

Jacobs offers a competitive package and benefits. UK employees receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, and professional development support. The company supports communities through its Collectively program with matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations. We advocate work-life balance with flexible working options, including hybrid, part-time and flexible hours, patterns, and locations.

Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support inclusion through networks, communities of practice and Find Your Community initiatives. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA for diverse recruitment, and is a disability confident employer that interviews all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria and welcomes flexible working approaches.

We operate a hybrid working policy to enable collaboration and focus on delivering client projects while offering flexibility. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Careers Support.

Additional information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location:
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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