Our client, a leader in the renewables and power distribution sector, is seeking a highly skilled Protection and Control Engineer to join their team focusing on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Glasgow. This permanent, full-time role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical protection schemes within utility-scale energy storage projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement protection and control (P&C) schemes for BESS applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Perform relay coordination studies, settings development, and protection scheme design for energy storage and grid integration.
- Conduct system modeling and analysis using software such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Aspen, or CYME.
- Design, test, and commission protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication networks for energy storage assets.
- Work with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and other industry communication protocols for protection and automation.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.
- Perform fault analysis, root cause investigation, and provide solutions for BESS system failures.
- Assist in developing functional specifications, control logics, and operating procedures for BESS protection systems.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to BESS protection and control.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
- Experience in protection and control engineering, preferably in power systems, renewable energy, or battery energy storage.
- Hands-on experience with protective relays (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider) and relay programming.
- Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, or PSS/E.
- Strong knowledge of grid codes, IEEE, IEC, NERC, and utility interconnection requirements.
- Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, HMI, and PLCs in power system applications.
- Experience with NERC PRC compliance and protection coordination studies is a plus.
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, and control logic diagrams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Certifications & Skills:
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification (or ability to obtain).
- Certified Protection Engineer (CPE) or equivalent industry-recognized qualification.
- Experience with RTDS, HIL, or real-time simulation for protection testing.
- Knowledge of energy storage technologies, inverter-based resources, and grid-forming inverters.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing industry.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career as a Protection and Control Engineer in the renewables and power distribution sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Glasgow (Bellshill).
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