Protection Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Inverness, Dingwall, Orkney, Shetland, Wick, Fort William
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£81,406 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Power system protection design and commissioning Relay settings and configuration AC/DC schematics and grading studies AutoCAD PowerFactory Distribution network up to 33 kV Testing equipment and manufacturer tools Technical assurance and risk management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Protection Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Protection Engineer. Base Location: Inverness, Dingwall, Orkney, Shetland, Wick or Fort William. Salary: £69,105 - £81,406. Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Protection and Control Engineer to join our Distribution Technical Services team, supporting the delivery of a significant capital investment portfolio across the north of Scotland. Our team provides specialist technical leadership, design, and assurance for protection and control systems on the distribution network up to 33 kV. You’ll take a leading role in providing technical assurance across major capital projects, while still retaining hands-on involvement in design, commissioning, and problem-solving.

  • Provide technical leadership and design assurance for protection and control aspects of large and complex capital investment and customer connection projects.
  • Review and approve protection and control designs, relay settings, and commissioning documentation produced by contractors.
  • Act as a Design authority for protection-related technical queries, deviations, and engineering challenges.
  • Carry out detailed protection and control design where required, including AC/DC schematics, grading studies, relay settings, and configuration files.
  • Support onsite activities including commissioning, energisation, fault investigation, and post-fault analysis.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.

You Have

  • A strong safety-first mindset with experience in managing engineering risk.
  • A qualification in Electrical Engineering (minimum HNC) or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in design, commissioning, and assurance of power system protection, ideally up to 33 kV.
  • Experience with protection relays, testing equipment, and manufacturer tools.
  • Familiarity with PowerFactory and AutoCAD.
  • Operational experience on the distribution network is advantageous.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the wider [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will make any reasonable adjustments you need. Contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] / [contact hidden]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

  • 34+ Days Holiday with option to buy more
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Market leading pension
  • Flexible Working options
  • Free 24/7 Employee Counselling
  • Healthcare & Gym Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme

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