Technical Support Engineer (Inside IR35)

Technical Support Engineer

Stafford (Nationwide travel througout the contract)

Inside IR35

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience in Substation Automation Systems, Protection & Control, or Grid Automation?

We're looking for a Technical Support Engineer to join a leading engineering team supporting critical power and automation projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with customer-facing problem-solving, working on cutting-edge protection and control systems within the energy sector.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing technical support and resolving complex customer application enquiries

Supporting commercial and sales teams with technically robust solutions and proposals

Assisting project delivery teams during FAT, SAT and commissioning activities

Investigating faults, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing customer complaints

Conducting customer site surveys and delivering technical training

Supporting Protection & Control system engineering activities

Keeping up to date with the latest products, technologies, and industry standards

What We're Looking For

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

4+ years' experience in a project, service, commissioning, or support environment

Hands-on experience with Substation Automation Systems

Strong understanding of Protection & Control systems and testing practices

Ability to produce technical reports and communicate effectively with customers

Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally when required

Highly Desirable

Knowledge of protection relays and Substation Automation solutions

Experience within transmission, distribution, power generation, or industrial environments

Strong fault-finding, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capability

Why Apply? This role offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure projects, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in supporting the future of power systems and grid automation.

Apply today to join a growing team where your technical expertise will directly impact customer success and operational excellence.

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