Automation Engineer III

Company: Green Data Talent International
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🚨 UK CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY | Automation Engineer III

A leading global energy & grid engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Protection / Automation Engineer to support major HV transmission and renewable energy projects.

Stafford, UK | On-site

Competitive houly rate | Inside IR35

Contract through Feb 2027

Key requirements:

  • National Grid Settings Authorisation
  • HV protection settings & coordination
  • Distance, differential, overcurrent, earth fault & busbar protection
  • Short-circuit / fault-level studies
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory experience
  • AC substation / transmission experience
  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • 7+ years’ relevant experience preferred

Desirable: HVDC, BESS, renewables, grid stability, arc-flash and commissioning experience.

The initial contract runs to February 2027, with potential for extension depending on project requirements, workload and business needs.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026