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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced T&D Protection & Control Substations Expert to join our Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the delivery of high‑voltage substation infrastructure projects.
Role OverviewIn this role, you will combine hands‑on technical expertise with engineering leadership, contributing directly to the design and review of protection and control systems while overseeing engineering teams delivering secondary systems for HV substations. You will support projects from concept development through detailed design, testing, and construction support, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient substation operation while maintaining high engineering standards across the team.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to the design and engineering of protection and control systems for HV substations, including protection schemes, control systems, and substation automation.
Define protection philosophies, control architectures, and communication interfaces in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
Lead and review detailed secondary engineering deliverables, including:Protection and control schematicsInterlocking and control logic diagramsRelay configuration and functional design specificationsProtection coordination and relay settings philosophyPerform or review protection coordination studies and relay settings, ensuring proper selectivity and fault clearance strategies.
Ensure proper integration of protection systems, SCADA interfaces, communication networks, and primary equipment.
Provide technical support during construction, testing, and commissioning, including review of relay settings, logic implementation, and functional testing procedures.
Team Leadership & Engineering OversightLead and mentor protection and control engineering teams, supporting professional development and technical knowledge sharing.
Provide technical oversight of engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with project specifications and standards.
Coordinate engineering activities across primary, civil, system studies, and commissioning teams to ensure effective multidisciplinary integration.
Interface with clients, project managers, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure technical alignment and successful project delivery.
Support development of technical procedures, engineering standards, and best practices within the organization.
QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience: Typically 12‑15+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for HV substationsProven experience delivering secondary systems across multiple project phases (concept, design, commissioning)Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring within engineering teamsTechnical SkillsStrong expertise in protection and control system design for HV substations (line, transformer, busbar and feeder protection schemes)Substation automation and SCADA integrationProtection coordination and relay settings philosophyControl logic, interlocking schemes, and communication networksIntegration of protection systems with primary equipment and system studiesExperience with engineering tools and platforms such asAutoCADProtection relay configuration and analysis toolsSoft SkillsStrong analytical and technical decision‑making capabilitiesAbility to combine hands‑on engineering with team leadershipExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination skillsNice to HaveExperience working on UK transmission or distribution substation projectsExposure to National Grid standards and protection philosophiesExperience with IEC 61850 substation automation systemsExperience configuring protection relays such as ABB, GE, Siemens, or SELCommissioning and field testing experienceChartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional certificationAdditional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring ac