Senior Protection and Control Engineer
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - FairPlay Engineering in Campania
Protection and Control engineering sits at the heart of every high-voltage substation. It is what keeps the grid safe, reliable, and operating within the standards that critical infrastructure demands. If you have spent the last several years building that expertise and you are ready to take it into an international project environment, this is a role worth considering seriously.
Company Information
Our client is a specialist engineering organisation with a strong track record in high-voltage substation design and delivery across international markets. Their teams work on technically complex projects where Protection and Control engineering is central to the outcome. Primary engineers, project managers, and clients all rely on the P&C; team to deliver systems that are safe, integrated, and built to last. Technical excellence, cross-discipline collaboration, and adherence to international standards are not just expected here, they are the foundation of how the organisation operates.
Vacancy Information
As Senior or Lead Protection and Control Engineer,
you will take ownership of the P&C; scope on high-voltage substation projects from early design through to site verification and client handover. You will produce and review all technical documentation, coordinate with primary engineers to ensure full system integration, and engage directly with clients and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
The work covers new builds, extensions, and renovations across a range of voltage levels and project types. You will be expected to manage your own deliverables, contribute to the wider project team, and bring the kind of technical judgment that comes from genuine experience in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing Protection and Control systems including protection schemes, control and automation systems, and substation telecommunications for HV substation projects.
- Producing and reviewing the full range of P&C; documentation including single line diagrams, trip