Lead Protection & Control Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, Tyne-Tees, TS1 |
| Company: | NRL Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57766872 |
Summary
NRL are working with a leading client who's projects include major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, Gas / Hydrogen based generation and Grid support through Battery storage schemes. They are a commercial organisation who generate leads and prospects from multiple clients including DNO’s for work either owned and operated by a DNO or Private Commercial, NHS, Airports and large manufacturing customers operating in a commercial environment.
This opportunity is for a recently qualified or experienced Design Engineer to develop customer projects into detailed design packs to be delivered in accordance with current conditions, policies and standards.
To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an innovative Design Engineer to work Client side on HV projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. Someone to act as the Lead Designer for Infrastructure & Energy projects for Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Ltd.’s customer networks up to and including 132kV.
To manage, and oversee, all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project life including, but not limited to, design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning, and final handover.
We are looking for a Customer Side HV/MV Project Electrical Design Engineer for wide and challenging projects in the North of England, based in Middlesbrough.
The ideal candidate will have experience in plant specification, P&C, AISs/GISs and 33/66/132kV substation layout. We can offer an immediate start to see projects through from concept to completion.
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will, alongside our Bid and Design Team, be responsible for adhering to design standards and data integrity.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold an HNC or Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) preferably with a bias towards Power Engineering
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Low Voltage & High Voltage Electrical Principles and theory.
- Understand Distribution network design including some knowledge of volt drop calculations, earth loop impedance calculations and protection would be advantageous.
- Have knowledge of electrical engineering design software and practices. (e.g. ETAP, Dig Silent, SafeGrid & Trimble Power)
Have a particular interest in developing a career in :-
- Design & Construction of High Voltage Private Networks.
- Grid Support Generation technologies incl. Battery Energy Storage Systems, Gas Peaking & Grid Scale Solar Projects
- Implementing Fuel Cell technologies into the Private Distribution networks.
- Large Private Wire Distribution network development and management.
- High Voltage Protection & control Together with automation of Network assets.
Demonstrate an understanding of Construction Design Management regulations relating to Electrical infrastructure projects.
Have some understanding of the construction industry and the particular role Electricity North West (Construction & Maintenance) Limited undertakes.
- Be self-driven and have the ability to work under pressure to meet relevant business/regulatory targets.
- Be able to cope with high volumes of work in a productive manner.
- Have a customer facing attitude and collaborative mindset.
- Be flexible and adaptable in their approach.
- Have good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate good analytical reasoning in particular MS Office software.
- Have excellent communication skills and be well organised.
What we're offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Car allowance or Company Vehicle
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
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.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
This opportunity is for a recently qualified or experienced Design Engineer to develop customer projects into detailed design packs to be delivered in accordance with current conditions, policies and standards.
To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an innovative Design Engineer to work Client side on HV projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. Someone to act as the Lead Designer for Infrastructure & Energy projects for Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Ltd.’s customer networks up to and including 132kV.
To manage, and oversee, all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project life including, but not limited to, design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning, and final handover.
We are looking for a Customer Side HV/MV Project Electrical Design Engineer for wide and challenging projects in the North of England, based in Middlesbrough.
The ideal candidate will have experience in plant specification, P&C, AISs/GISs and 33/66/132kV substation layout. We can offer an immediate start to see projects through from concept to completion.
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will, alongside our Bid and Design Team, be responsible for adhering to design standards and data integrity.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold an HNC or Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) preferably with a bias towards Power Engineering
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Low Voltage & High Voltage Electrical Principles and theory.
- Understand Distribution network design including some knowledge of volt drop calculations, earth loop impedance calculations and protection would be advantageous.
- Have knowledge of electrical engineering design software and practices. (e.g. ETAP, Dig Silent, SafeGrid & Trimble Power)
Have a particular interest in developing a career in :-
- Design & Construction of High Voltage Private Networks.
- Grid Support Generation technologies incl. Battery Energy Storage Systems, Gas Peaking & Grid Scale Solar Projects
- Implementing Fuel Cell technologies into the Private Distribution networks.
- Large Private Wire Distribution network development and management.
- High Voltage Protection & control Together with automation of Network assets.
Demonstrate an understanding of Construction Design Management regulations relating to Electrical infrastructure projects.
Have some understanding of the construction industry and the particular role Electricity North West (Construction & Maintenance) Limited undertakes.
- Be self-driven and have the ability to work under pressure to meet relevant business/regulatory targets.
- Be able to cope with high volumes of work in a productive manner.
- Have a customer facing attitude and collaborative mindset.
- Be flexible and adaptable in their approach.
- Have good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate good analytical reasoning in particular MS Office software.
- Have excellent communication skills and be well organised.
What we're offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Car allowance or Company Vehicle
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
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.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.