Electrical Protection Design Engineer 6 12 Month Contract (Hybrid Stafford) We are seeking an experienced Protection Design Engineer to join our team on a 6 12 month contract, working on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on-site in Stafford). The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, delivery, and commissioning of protection systems for electrical substations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major grid automation projects, acting as a technical interface between customers and the wider engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Lead Technical Delivery: Drive technical activities across the full project lifecycle from initial design through to commissioning. Customer and Project Coordination: Lead or participate in customer meetings, project risk reviews, and manage engineering task budgets and timelines. Design and Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, develop technical documentation, and validate solutions directly with clients. Technical Oversight: Specify IEDs and software, manage technical execution plans, and ensure safety standards are met. Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve technical issues, respond to fault reports, and support site engineers both remotely and on-site. Testing and Commissioning: Lead Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and support commissioning milestones. Essential Qualifications and Experience: Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Experience: Minimum 5 year