Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

Jacobs
Renewable Energy From Adzuna
Posted Oct 22, 2026 3 views

About the role

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

What you will do

  • Lead FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) for protection and control systems.
  • Design and specify protection and control schemes for high voltage substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.

What you need

  • Experience in protection and control design for high voltage electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.
  • Familiarity with HVDC technology and energy storage systems.
  • Strong understanding of relevant industry standards.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills.

About the role

Contract: part-time
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £58,317.56 per annum (estimated)

Skills

protection & control designhigh voltage systemssubstation designhvdcenergy storagefeedelectrical engineeringproject engineering

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