Principal Protection and Control Engineer

Principal Protection & Control Engineer

Location: Flexible across the UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

At Morson Projects , we're delivering major national infrastructure projects that will define the future of the UK's energy network. With increased investment in transmission network expansion, system automation, and HVDC integration , we're looking for a highly experienced design engineer to play a leading role in the next generation of protection & control (P&C) solutions.
If you have extensive expertise in high-voltage protection scheme design, system integration, and relay coordination , this is your opportunity to take on a career-defining challenge .

NB. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible for Security Clearance (SC), which typically requires long-term residency. At this time, Morson Projects is unable to provide visa sponsorship, though this may be reviewed in the future.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Principal Protection & Control Engineer , you will be at the forefront of designing, integrating, and optimising protection systems for 132kV-400kV substations . Your expertise will be critical in:

- Protection & Control System Design

• Leading FEED and detailed design for protection relays, interlocking, and control schemes.
• Developing SLDs, KLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams to National Grid (NGTS) and DNO standards .
• Defining protection philosophies and ensuring Grid Code and Engineering Recommendation compliance (ER G59, G99, P28, P29, P22, P24, etc.).

- System Integration & IEC 61850 Digital Substations

• Designing and implementing IEC 61850-based automation , including GOOSE messaging, SCADA, RTUs, and substation LAN/WAN architecture.
• Ensuring seamless relay coordination, teleprotection, and automation system integration.
• Managing LVAC/LVDC auxiliary systems, UPS, and battery sizing calculations for compliant system design.

- HVDC & Offshore Grid Connections

• Contributing to DC protection design , including converter station protection, fault detection, and AC/DC grid stability .
• Developing transmission line differential protection strategies for offshore interconnectors.

- Design Leadership & Risk Management

• Leading P&C design assurance to meet CDAE/LCDAE requirements for National Grid and EPC projects.
• Conducting hazard review meetings , identifying fault scenarios, system stability risks, and transient analysis solutions .

- Tender & Project Delivery for Major Transmission Projects

• Preparing and managing P&C tender packages , including relay setting reports , factory acceptance testing (FAT) , and site acceptance testing (SAT) .
• Evaluating technical offers and compliance with NG/DNO frameworks.

Your work will be at the cutting edge of protection and control engineering , ensuring the UK's power network is smarter, more resilient, and future-proof .

What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

This role is for an experienced protection & control design leader with a strong background in transmission and substation engineering . You should have:

• Extensive experience in high-voltage (132kV-400kV ) P&C system design .
• Deep expertise in relay coordination, fault analysis, and system stability.
• Proficiency in IEC 61850 system integration, SCADA , and digital substation automation .
• Strong knowledge of National Grid standards , DNO frameworks, and HVDC protection .
• Proven leadership in managing design assurance, risk reviews, and technical compliance .
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent industry experience).
• Ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive best practices.

This is not a step-up role - we're looking for someone who is already leading major design projects and ready to take on one of the most exciting challenges in the UK energy sector .

Why Join Morson Projects?

At Morson Projects , we don't just offer a job - we offer a career with impact .

• Work on transformational power projects that will define the UK's energy future.
• Full support for professional development , including chartership and paid memberships.
• A collaborative engineering environment where your expertise is valued and rewarded.
• Competitive salary, hybrid working, and flexibility to shape your role.
• Company-funded social events, team-building activities, and mentoring opportunities .

This is an unmissable opportunity to be at the forefront of high-voltage grid transformation , delivering projects that will shape the future of the UK's power network.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're looking for a senior role where your expertise will define the next generation of protection & control engineering , we want to hear from you.

APPLY NOW - Lets work together to engineer the future of energy.