Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer – HV

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Key Responsibilities

Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan Life assurance scheme 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave Discount scheme (including gym membership,

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EngineeringOtherDesign EngineerProtection & Controls Engineer

Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and has been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical (P&C) Engineer.

As a Principal P&C Engineer – HV role will be reporting to the Discipline Head – HV and will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the team's output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the UK’s energy infrastructure—Directing the design and review of high-voltage substation schemes (132kV–400kV), mentoring engineers, and collaborating with major UK utilities. Your work will directly contribute to safer, smarter, and more resilient energy systems.

Key Deliverables

Directing the design of protection and control systems for HV substations
Designing SCADA and automation systems using IEC 61850 and DNP3 protocols
Producing and reviewing key line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
Collaborating with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams from concept to commissioning
Building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders

About You

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering (Power/HV focus)
Strong experience in HV substation protection and control design
Familiarity with software like ETAP, MathCAD, Siemens DIGSI, GE Enervista
Knowledge of UK utility standards (National Grid, SSEN, SPEN, etc.)
Excellent decision-making, communication, and mentoring skills

Why this role?

You will form part of a team that is a reliable partner for some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects.
You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in collaboration
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow.

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.