Distribution Protection Engineer | Flexible Work

TasNetworks

Cambridge

On-site

AUD 123,000 - 150,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

20 days annual leave + 3 days between—

Electricity discount 16.66%

Volunteer days

Free onsite parking

Onsite gyms

Career development

Equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks is seeking a Distribution Protection Engineer based at our Cambridge Depot in Tasmania. The role focuses on managing distribution protection assets, configuring protection schemes, and coordinating practices to meet reliability and safety standards.

The base salary starts from $136,633 per annum plus super, with a permanent full-time contract. You will analyse protection performance data, drive asset strategies, and support investment decisions to enhance network reliability and

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in distribution system and protection engineering within an electricity network environment.
Knowledge of distribution protection principles, protection settings and coordination practices.
Experience in the utility, infrastructure or energy sector.

Responsibilities

Manage lifecycle of distribution protection assets, including asset strategies and renewal planning.
Investigate protection system failures and coordination issues, implementing corrective actions.
Review and approve protection designs, settings, technical specifications and protection philosophies.
Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and governance for distribution protection systems.
Monitor protection performance data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making.