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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Protection & Control Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK) - **Company:** Burns & McDonnell - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/88C5FE5BA27444ABB250C9944A6780F8/job/ ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)