Protection and Control Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Bellshill |
| Area | North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Sector | I.TTelecommunications |
| Salary | £45k - 55k per year |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 182724 |
| Job Views | 3 |
- Description
Protection & Control Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Location: Glasgow, Bellshill
Salary: Upto £55,000 DOE + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent
About the Company
We are a fast-growing engineering organisation specialising in the design, development, and delivery of advanced energy infrastructure solutions. Working at the forefront of the energy transition, we support the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy projects, and grid modernisation technologies.
Our team delivers innovative solutions that help create a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable energy network. We are looking for talented engineers who are passionate about shaping the future of power systems and contributing to the growth of clean energy technologies.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to join our engineering team and support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of energy storage assets.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with internal engineering teams, utilities, EPC contractors, and grid operators to deliver high-quality protection and automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement protection and control (P&C) schemes for BESS and grid-connected energy projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Develop and review relay settings, protection philosophies, and coordination studies for energy storage and renewable energy systems.
Perform power system modelling, analysis, and fault studies using tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Aspen, or CYME.
Configure, test, and commission:
Protective relays
SCADA systems
RTUs, HMIs, and PLC-based control systems
Industrial communication networks
Apply industry communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and other automation standards.
Develop and support:
Functional specifications
Protection documentation
Control logic designs
Operating procedures
Conduct fault investigations and root cause analysis, providing technical solutions for BESS system issues.
Collaborate with engineering, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Coordinate with external stakeholders including utilities, system operators, and EPC contractors.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relating to BESS protection and control.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
5+ years' experience in protection and control engineering, ideally within power systems, renewable energy, or battery energy storage.
Hands-on experience with protection relay platforms including:
SEL
ABB
Siemens
GE
Schneider
Experience developing relay settings and protection coordination studies.
Proficiency with power system analysis software such as:
ETAP
PSCAD
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
PSS/E
Strong understanding of grid codes, IEEE, IEC, NERC requirements, and utility interconnection standards.
Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTU
