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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Protection And Control Engineer - **Company:** Mott MacDonald - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Grid System, Agile Methodology - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role Essential: 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: Desirable:Qualifications to National Grid TP141 qualified Commissioning Engineer / Officer. Good working knowledge of HV equipmentExperience in Protection systems using IEC***** 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. ## Description Mott MacDonald has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principal Protection & Control Engineer to join our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The successful candidate will have followng functions. Team Lead : Responsible for mentoring existing team members while building and developing a high-performing team. 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 Candidate Specification, Competitive annual leave Pension scheme Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Private medical insurance Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher) Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5 Annual bonus scheme Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. 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. 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 ****** and we will talk to you about how we can support you. #J-*****-Ljbffr Inscribirse en esta oferta Recibir ofertas similares por correo electrónico Al crear una alerta, aceptas nuestros Términos y condiciones y Política de privacidad, y el uso de cookies. 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