Principal CE&I Protection Engineer -Nuclear
Posted 11/05/2026 by Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Principal CE&I Protection Engineer - Hybrid (Sellafield Project)
Location: Warrington - 1 day per week on-site, 4 days WFH (with occasional site visits)
£60-67/hour Inside IR35
Project: Sellafield Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade - Infrastructure Strategic Alliance
The Opportunity:
Join the CE&I design team delivering power systems and protection engineering for a high-profile Sellafield project. You'll play a key role in shaping the Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade through cutting-edge modelling, fault analysis, and protection system design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the project's working ETAP model
- Produce and review fault calculations
- Support protection and control system design for 11kV & 400V networks
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs
Essential Experience:
- Strong knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations
- Skilled in power distribution modelling software
- Hands-on experience with protection and control systems (11kV & 400V)
Desirable Experience:
- Familiarity with Sellafield Design Processes
- Experience with CAD tools such as Trimble, ERACs, Digsilent
- Knowledge of IEC61850 and power systems SCADAs
- Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership in a relevant discipline
Why Join Us?
- Flexible hybrid working (WFH 4 days/week)
- Work on a high-impact, long-term Sellafield project
- Opportunity to shape power systems and protection strategy in a safety-critical environment
Apply Now to take your career in CE&I protection engineering to the next level!
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- BBBH25892_1778497908
- Job ID:
- 225091696
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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