Protection Validation Engineer (Lead/SME)
Newcastle Upon Tyneonsitesenior$52K – $104K
Posted 6mo ago · via Lever
About this role
UK / Europe | Technical Delivery
We’re looking for a Protection Validation Engineer (Lead / SME) to act as our technical authority on protection and control systems across high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) environments.
This is a senior, high-impact role combining technical leadership, independent validation, and hands-on project involvement. You’ll shape validation strategies, challenge designs, and ensure protection systems perform reliably in some of the most critical infrastructure environments in the world.
Expect a balance of strategic oversight and on-site delivery (25–50%), working closely with commissioning teams during key project phases.
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You’ll operate as a trusted expert across multiple projects, responsible for:…
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