Principal Protection & Control Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

**Description** Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in transmission & distribution services. To act in a senior and principal technical capacity in producing Burns & McDonnell’s UK engineering-related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C) within the Transmission & Distribution Global Practice. This includes (but is not limited to): + Direct the strategic Protection & Control design of major transmission and distribution projects from concept through detailed design and construction support, defining technical requirements in alignment with project and client objectives. + Serve as the ultimate technical authority for Protection & Control engineering within the UK business, setting technical standards, approving design philosophies, and acting as the final point of escalation for complex technical matters. + Undertake senior leadership roles on complex, multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including acting as Lead Project Engineer where required. + Lead the successful delivery, technical quality, and approval of Protection & Control engineering deliverables across the UK business, including detailed substation P&C design packages from 11kV up to 400kV, with particular emphasis on 132kV and above. + Provide technical authority for power system studies, protection philosophies, protection settings, relay configuration files, calculations, and associated technical documentation. + Serve as the ultimate technical authority in the preparation and approval of equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, vendor drawing reviews, and final technical recommendations. + Execute and approve complex engineering assignments requiring advanced techniques, originality, and sound engineering judgement, including development of non-standard and innovative P&C design solutions. + Undertake senior consultancy roles on FEED and early-stage projects, including authoring and presenting authoritative technical reports and recommendations to clients. + Establish, enforce, and hold accountability for the Protection & Control quality assurance framework, including technical reviews, approvals, and final design sign-off. + Act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) in accordance with National Grid TP137, and as TP141 Protection Setting Engineer in accordance with TP141 and TP107 procedures, where required + Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, applicable legislation, client standards, and Burns & McDonnell design management * standards, processes, and the UK Integrated Management System (IMS). + Champion and drive a Safety by Design approach, embedding safety, constructability, operability, and maintainability throughout the full asset lifecycle. + Support the Protection & Control Section Manager in developing and enhancing the UK P&C capability, including mentoring engineers, identifying skills gaps, and supporting recruitment and succession planning. + Work closely with other UK Transmission & Distribution engineering sections to enable effective cross-disciplinary collaboration and optimal engineering outcomes. + Cultivate and maintain senior-level client technical relationships, supporting marketing, business development, proposals, and tender activities. + Act as an industry technical leader in Protection & Control engineering, contributing to professional bodies and industry groups, maintaining Continued Professional Development, and acting as an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell. + Undertake other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field) required AND + 13 years of protection & control engineering design experience OR + Master's degree in engineering (or related field) and 12 years of relevant experience. + Preferably 5 years in the UK electricity transmission & distribution sector. + Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with the ability to implement this knowledge + Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry. + Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation. + Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations. + Experience of working in a lead substation design role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects in the UK and acting as a TP137 CDAE for Protection & Control and as the TP141 Protection Settings Engineer. + Good knowledge of National Grid’s procedures: TP106, TP107, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP183, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP235, TP241. Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grid's Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substation protection & control in the UK. + Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. + IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications. + Knowledge of applying CAD technology/software to substation and P&C design, and a strong understanding of BIM principles (PAS 1192 and ISO 16950) + Excellent written & verbal communication skills. + Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with clients and employees. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public. + Capability to coach and develop the team. + Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contributions of all team members This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. **Job** Engineering **Primary Location** GB-Glasgow-Glasgow **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time **Req ID:** 260329 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JA #UKO N/A