Principal Protection and Control Engineer
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Location: Dublin/Cork, Ireland
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda
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Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About The Role
Mott MacDonald has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to join our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The successful candidate will have the following functions.
Project Development
Work on diverse, industry‑leading projects
Develop innovative solutions for power transmission grid systems
Ensure security of electricity supply
Develop integration of renewable energy sources
Bring large power infrastructural plans from concept to delivery stage
Client Engagement
Work on client transmission and distribution installations
Contribute to feasibility studies for transmission
Design and Specification
Produce tender specifications for Protection and Control (P&C)
Produce detailed design drawings for Protection and Control schemes
Check detailed design drawings
Fault Studies and Protection
Carry out fault studies for transmission projects
Calculate protection settings using fault study results
Check fault studies and protection setting results
Commissioning
Configure relays
Advise on commissioning stage of projects
Check commissioning documentation
About The Business Unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
Candidate Specification
Qualified to degree level and will ideally be, or working towards Chartered Engineer status
Knowledge of relay designs and have experience of UK practices as well as experience of working on international projects
Excellent communications skills
UK Transmission & Distribution experience
Extensive Protection and Control experience in an Electrical Engineering role
Desirable: Qualifications to National Grid TP141 qualified Commissioning Engineer / Officer.
Good working knowledge of HV equipment Experience in Protection systems using IEC61850 protocol
Experience in North American Protection standards and practices
The successful candidate will be expected to achieve design authorisation from UK's National Grid and authorisation as a 'person' under UK electrical utilities safety rules.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including
Flexible working
Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
Competitive annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Life insurance
Income continuance
Enhanced Paternity leave
Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
Cycle to work scheme
Travel TaxSaver tickets
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development - we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
Mentoring and support for career development and progression
Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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