CDAE TP137 Protection & Control Design Engineer
CDAE TP137 Protection & Control Design Engineer – Contract
Location: UK / Hybrid
Sector: National Grid / Transmission / Substations
Contract: Contract
Rate: Competitive / DOE
We are currently looking for an experienced Protection & Control Design Engineer with current/relevant National Grid CDAE TP137 approval to support the delivery of major UK transmission substation projects.
This is a specialist contract requirement and candidates must have a strong background delivering Protection & Control design within National Grid environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Protection & Control design packages for National Grid transmission substation projects.
- Produce and review P&C schematics, control schematics, wiring diagrams and secondary engineering documentation.
- Undertake design activities in accordance with National Grid TP137 requirements and applicable NG technical specifications.
- Produce and review AC/DC schematics, interlocking diagrams, cable schedules, I/O schedules and associated design documentation.
- Develop and review protection schemes for HV/EHV transmission assets.
- Provide technical assurance and design approval within the scope of CDAE competency/authorisation.
- Interface with primary, SCADA/SCS and wider substation engineering disciplines.
- Support technical reviews and ensure P&C designs meet National Grid standards and project requirements.
- Provide technical input throughout detailed design and project delivery.
Essential Experience
- National Grid CDAE – TP137 within Protection & Control.
- Strong Protection & Control design experience.
- Previous delivery of National Grid transmission projects.
- Experience with HV/EHV substations, ideally at 132kV, 275kV and/or 400kV.
- Strong understanding of secondary systems and protection schemes.
- Experience producing and reviewing detailed P&C design documentation.
- Knowledge of National Grid engineering standards and design assurance processes.
- Experience with protection relays and IEDs from major OEMs.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 / Substation Control Systems would be advantageous.
The Key Requirement
This role specifically requires a P&C Design Engineer with National Grid CDAE TP137 approval/competency.
Candidates without relevant National Grid P&C design experience and TP137/CDAE credentials are unlikely to be suitable.
If you are a CDAE TP137 P&C Design Engineer currently available or coming available for contract work, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Jedidiah Osabutey at Mint Selection for further information.
