Senior Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

Senior Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialised teams, we think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernising the electrical grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

As a Senior Principal P&C Engineer, you will lead and collaborate with a passionate team on projects up to 400 kV, taking them from concept through detailed design and supporting construction and energisation. Projects span HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, remediation, and connection schemes. Ideally, you have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK.

Your Role

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control Designs developed by third parties.
• Specify P&C related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
• Produce detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.
• Conduct protection grading studies, produce relay files and settings.
• Review Commissioning Plans and attend Commissioning Panel meetings.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience working on Distribution Networks as a Senior/Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies, and producing detailed AC/DC drawings.
• Familiarity with UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.
• High regard for safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.
• Experience working with National Grid processes.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34 000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology