Substation Design Engineer
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 03, 2026
Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer
Locations: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow
Contract: Freelance / Ad-hoc | 12 Months Minimum
Rate: £60 per hour | Inside IR35
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Senior Substation Secondary (Protection & Control) Design Engineer to support major transmission and distribution projects across the UK.
You will lead FEED and Detailed Design activities, providing technical oversight across P&C design deliverables including protection schemes, SLDs, wiring diagrams, relay philosophies, I/O schedules and substation automation systems.
Key Requirements
Strong experience in Protection & Control design within transmission/distribution projects
Experience with substation design projects, ideally up to 400kV
Ability to lead technical design reviews and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills
Degree qualified in Ele...
Locations: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow
Contract: Freelance / Ad-hoc | 12 Months Minimum
Rate: £60 per hour | Inside IR35
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Senior Substation Secondary (Protection & Control) Design Engineer to support major transmission and distribution projects across the UK.
You will lead FEED and Detailed Design activities, providing technical oversight across P&C design deliverables including protection schemes, SLDs, wiring diagrams, relay philosophies, I/O schedules and substation automation systems.
Key Requirements
Strong experience in Protection & Control design within transmission/distribution projects
Experience with substation design projects, ideally up to 400kV
Ability to lead technical design reviews and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills
Degree qualified in Ele...