Job Description

About Us:

Axis Energy Limited is a leading provider of specialised energy, lighting, and CAD services, committed to excellence and innovation within the power sector. We empower our clients with cutting-edge solutions, from digital safety forms like SafeSOW for HV/LV systems to sustainable electrical designs. Our team of passionate industry experts and engineers is dedicated to driving positive change and ensuring the safety and efficiency of critical energy infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our client-centric approach and our commitment to net-zero solutions.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Substation Protection Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects, ensuring the safety and reliability of the UK's electricity transmission and distribution networks. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining protection systems for high-voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and specify protection schemes for new and existing high-voltage substations (up to 400kV). Perform protection coordination studies, fault level calculations, and relay settings. Develop technical specifications, reports, and drawings for protection systems. Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) of protection relays and schemes. Provide technical support and expertise during the commissioning phase of substation projects. Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project delivery is on time and within budget. Troubleshoot and resolve complex protection-related issues. Ensure all designs and work comply with relevant national and international standards (e.g., ENA, IEC, BS). Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.

Undertake site visits as required, which may involve travel across the UK.

What You'll Bring:

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience as a Protection Engineer within the power industry, specifically with high-voltage substations in the UK. In-depth knowledge of various protection relay types and manufacturers (e.g., Siemens, GE, ABB, Schneider Electric). Strong understanding of protection philosophies, schemes, and associated calculations (e.g., impedance, differential, overcurrent). Proficiency in protection software tools (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, DIGSILENT, PowerFactory, or similar). Familiarity with UK grid codes and utility standards (e.g., National Grid, DNOs). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Full, clean UK driving license is important, as the role will involve travel to various sites.

Flexibility and willingness to relocate to different parts of the UK as project requirements dictate.

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

A challenging and rewarding career with a leading industry player. Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects. Generous holiday allowance. Pension scheme. Support toward professional registration or chartership and training opportunities. Company car allowance.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Reference ID: AXREF2025