EC&I Protection Engineer
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40 to £45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Morson Edge |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | morson_253273 |
Summary
An opportunity has become available for an EC&I Protection Engineer within the Sellafield Infrastructure Strategic Alliance CE&I design team. Power systems & protection engineering directly linked to the Sellafield Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project.
****Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. ****
This is a full-time contract role inside IR35 and is based in Warrington on a hybrid basis with 1 day a week in the office required and 4 days from home.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Creation and updating the projects working ETAP model, Production of fault calculations,
Protection reports and arc flash risk assessments,
Power and protection specialism support to the wider design team.
Contribute to the updating of Sellafield’s engineering standards and best practice.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations
Working knowledge of power distribution modelling software
Experience with Protection and control systems (11kV & 400V)
Experience of 11kV & 400V substation design
Experience of unit protection calculations (differential & high-impedance schemes)
Relevant design experience relating to Electrical infrastructure upgrades and working with aging assets.
Working knowledge of the Sellafield Distribution Network and its electrical safety practices
DESIRABLE
Experience of Sellafield Design Processes
Experience with other CAD tools namely Trimble, ERACs and Digsilent Experience with IEC61850 and power system SCADAs
Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the relevant discipline.
****Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. ****
This is a full-time contract role inside IR35 and is based in Warrington on a hybrid basis with 1 day a week in the office required and 4 days from home.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Creation and updating the projects working ETAP model, Production of fault calculations,
Protection reports and arc flash risk assessments,
Power and protection specialism support to the wider design team.
Contribute to the updating of Sellafield’s engineering standards and best practice.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations
Working knowledge of power distribution modelling software
Experience with Protection and control systems (11kV & 400V)
Experience of 11kV & 400V substation design
Experience of unit protection calculations (differential & high-impedance schemes)
Relevant design experience relating to Electrical infrastructure upgrades and working with aging assets.
Working knowledge of the Sellafield Distribution Network and its electrical safety practices
DESIRABLE
Experience of Sellafield Design Processes
Experience with other CAD tools namely Trimble, ERACs and Digsilent Experience with IEC61850 and power system SCADAs
Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the relevant discipline.