EC&I Protection Engineer

EC&I Protection Engineer
📍 Warrington (1 day per week on site) | 🏠 4 days WFH
📅 12-Month Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Protection Engineer to support a major electrical infrastructure programme within a highly regulated industrial environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex power distribution projects, working on critical systems and ageing assets.

The Role As EC&I Protection Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, modelling, and assurance of electrical protection systems across the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creation and ongoing updating of project ETAP models
• Production of fault calculations in line with BS EN 60909
• Preparation of protection coordination reports
• Delivery of arc flash risk assessments
• Providing power and protection technical support to the wider design team
• Contributing to the development and improvement of engineering standards and best practice

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with just one day per week required on site in Warrington.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of BS EN 60909 fault calculations
• Proficiency in power distribution modelling software (e.g., ETAP)
• Experience with protection and control systems (11kV & 400V)
• Experience in 11kV & 400V substation design
• Experience completing unit protection calculations (differential & high-impedance schemes)
• Relevant design experience relating to electrical infrastructure upgrades, including work with ageing assets
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices within regulated environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within complex, safety-critical industries
• Experience with CAD tools such as Trimble, ERACS, and DIgSILENT
• Experience with IEC 61850 and power system SCADA systems
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership

Why Apply?

• Long-term 12-month contract opportunity
• Hybrid working model (4 days remote)
• Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-impact infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and experienced engineering environment

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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