EHV Electrical Protection Engineer - Stafford

An experienced EHV Electrical Protection Engineer is needed to join our team at Primary Power Consulting based in Stafford on a full-time basis. 

Primary Power Consulting is a high voltage electrical engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, transport and grid connections. Due to continuing success and a secure sales pipeline, we are looking to recruit additional EHV Electrical Protection Engineers.

The professional delivery of 11kV - 132kV utility projects is a key growth area and as such this role is vital to the ongoing success of our business.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a well-established company!

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthen our substation design team and grow our capability for the transmission and distribution systems of the future
• Provide support to the full value chain offering for transmission operators, distribution network operators, wind, solar, energy storage and ancillary services developers
• You'll be involved in a range of services from feasibility design through to the preparation of technical specifications, scheme drawings and design compliance checks throughout the design process on all elements of EHV and HV substation protection systems
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contribute to bid preparation and provide mentoring/leadership for colleagues

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree / Masters in Electrical Engineering or HNC/ HND qualifications
• Proven technical ability in the design and application of EHV/HV protection systems up to and including 132kV
• Expert in technical Substation design and deep understanding of the associated disciplines
• Passion for delivering innovative solutions
• IT literate
• Must have a full UK driving licence, be eligible to work in the UK and fluent English speaking with suitable experience to be considered. 
• We expect you to be self-motivated with a flexible and proactive approach to work and be able to work autonomously or as part of a team.

Required Experience:

• Relevant experience in EHV/HV Protection and Control Design activities within the electrical contracting or utility industries

Benefits:

• Generous salary depending on experience and qualifications plus overtime for weekend working
• Pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Car allowance scheme
• 33 days annual holiday, including public holidays
• Annual bonus subject to personal and company performance
• Positive and rewarding working environment, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career

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Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Protection Engineer, Technical Services Engineer, Protection Applications Engineer, may also be considered for this role.