Job title: Engineer – Power (Control and Protection) Protection specialist
Salary: circa £65,000.00
Grade: Band 3
Contract type:TfL Reference: 5352
Team: Engineering Directorate: Power
Contract details: Permanent Location: Endeavour Square / Long Acre / Various substations.
Shift: Day & Night work may be required
Application closing date: 23rd of August at 23:59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Overview of role
Transport for London (TfL) Engineering are looking for dynamic and motivated Control & Protection Engineer to join the Control and Protection Systems Team within Power Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safe and reliable operation of one of the world’s most complex multi‑modal transport networks.
TfL’s Power Engineering team provides technical leadership and professional engineering support across all TfL modes including to London Underground, DLR, London Trams, and Rail for London the team supports the operation, maintenance, renewal, and enhancement of a wide range of electrical power assets that establishes a strong, green heartbeat for London.
The Control and Protection Team provides specialist engineering support for computer control systems, Power SCADA, substation control systems and HV, LV and traction electrical protection schemes.
The specialist protection team carries out protection coordination studies and protection scheme designs, configuration of programable relays and controllers, and design coordination with other engineering disciplines. The team is responsible for the implementation of protection settings, protection change control, and for providing engineering assurance of the safe operation of the power distribution network.
The team works closely with and provides support to operational and maintenance colleagues in connection with the day-to-day operation of the power distribution system. Site activities, as a holder of a Safety Critical Licence, include interoperability testing, protection scheme testing, fault diagnostics, incident investigation, and commissioning of protection schemes in substations.
In this role you will collaborate with teams across TfL to develop and implement complex engineering solutions safely, and within cost limitations. Working together, you will undertake engineering design activities, design reviews as well as provide on-site support, technical guidance, and advice as a trusted source of engineering expertise
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
- A competent team player, able to communicate complex technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders both verbally and in written form.
- Competent in technical document preparation, review and analysis.
- Good analytical skills with an ability to objectively investigate problems and propose solutions while maintaining balanced judgement under pressure.
- Proficient in the use of a range of power systems analysis packages including ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, ERACS or NePLAN. With a focus on load flow, fault level, arc flash and protection coordination studies.
- Experienced in the configuration, parameterisation, and testing of protection relays using packages such as DIGSI, PCM600, S1 Agile, and Easergy Studio.
- Incorporated Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering, recognised international equivalent, or possesses equivalent knowledge and experience. Chartered Engineer or qualifications working towards are preferred.
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of control and protection equipment and associated commissioning procedures as applied to HV and LV power distribution systems.
- Good knowledge of power system studies including load flow, fault level, transient stability and protection analysis etc.
- Good knowledge of control and protection equipment and associated configuration software including IEC 61850 control and protection devices.
- Knowledge of relevant TfL, National and International Standards.
Experience
- An experienced power engineer with expertise in distribution and substation power supply protection and control equipment and systems.
- Experience of power supply protection and control system design on railway and/or industrial HV and LV networks.
Application Process
- Please apply using your CV and cover letter
- Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
- PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.
Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.