Engineering Technologist (Protection)

Efficient Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Professional development

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Spark Professional Services is seeking an Engineering Technologist (Protection) to support the engineering team in applying protective relay technologies and safeguarding power systems. You will assist with protection installations, testing, and project integration for data centers, substations, and other critical infrastructure.

The role involves hands-on technical support, familiarity with ETAP/PowerFactory/DigSILENT software, and collaboration with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or diploma/advanced diploma) in engineering technology or related field; minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes, HV cable testing (VLF, Tan Delta, PD, HiPot), and protection relay testing (primary/secondary injection).
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS standards and WHS legislation, including permit-to-work procedures.
• Practical experience supporting protection coordination, SCADA integration, and fault diagnosis on HV/MV equipment.
• Willingness to keep up-to-date with electrical engineering technologies and best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; able to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in analysing protection diagrams and schemes for HV/MV substations and networks.
• Support application/modification of protective relay technologies per project requirements.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of protection relays, CTs/VTs, circuit breakers, and control/protection panels using established software under supervision.
• Prepare technical specifications and equipment schedules for protective relays and equipment, liaising with OEMs.
• Assist with protection reports, single-line diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Support SCADA and communications system integration tasks for protection and control.
• Help develop project schedules and documentation for protection-related works.
• Provide support during FAT/SAT activities and verify design intent compliance.
• Assist in investigating protection maloperations and implement corrective measures.
• Apply WHS and safe-work requirements during testing and implementation tasks.
• Stay current with protection technologies and industry standards under guidance.

Skills

FAT/SAT processes

Protection testing

AS/NZS standards

SCADA integration

Fault diagnosis

WHS compliance

Travel willingness

Team player

Independent work

Protection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering technology

Tools

ETAP

PowerFactory

DigSILENT

Job description

Engineering Technologist (Protection)- Full Time $80,000-85,000 AUD annually plus superannuation A.C.N. 656 274 501 PTY LTD T/A Spark Professional Services Campbelltown, NSW 2560 ABN 40 656 274 501

About Us:

Spark Professional Services is a leading Australian provider of high and low-voltage electrical engineering solutions, with over 15 years of expertise in testing, commissioning, design, switching, maintenance, and protection systems. We deliver safe, compliant, and reliable outcomes for critical infrastructure in data centers, mining, renewable energy, commercial/industrial sites, water/utilities, and transport infrastructure.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technologist specializing in protection systems to support our engineering team. You will assist in applying and adapting established protective relay technologies to safeguard power systems from faults, supporting reliability, selectivity, and operational safety under the guidance of senior engineers. This role involves hands-on technical support for HV/LV protection installations, testing, and integration into projects such as data centre switchgear networks and substation upgrades.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers in analysing technical blueprints, protection logic diagrams, and scheme drawings for HV/MV substations, transmission, and distribution networks.
• Support the application and modification of existing protective relay technologies to suit project-specific requirements, in compliance with AS/NZS standards.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of protection relays, CTs/VTs, circuit breakers, and associated control/protection panels using established methodologies and software tools (ETAP, PowerFactory, DigSILENT) under engineer supervision.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications and equipment schedules for protective relays and associated equipment, liaising with OEMs (e.g., Siemens, ABB, GE, Schneider, SEL) as directed.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation, including protection reports, single-line diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Support SCADA and communication system integration tasks for protection and control systems.
• Assist with developing and tracking technical project schedules and documentation for protection-related works.
• Provide technical support during factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) activities, helping verify compliance with design intent.
• Assist senior engineers in investigating protection system maloperations and help implement corrective measures.
• Apply WHS, isolation, and safe work requirements when carrying out testing and implementation tasks.
• Stay current with developments in protection technologies and relevant industry standards under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant diploma/advanced diploma) in engineering technology or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes, HV cable testing (VLF, Tan Delta, PD, HiPot), and protection relay testing (primary/secondary injection)
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS standards and WHS legislation, including permit-to-work procedures
• Practical experience supporting protection coordination, SCADA integration, and fault diagnosis tasks on HV/MV equipment
• Willingness to keep up to date with developments in electrical engineering technologies and best practices
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under the guidance of engineers
• Willingness to travel to different project sites

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and superannuation
• Professional development, training, and career progression in a growing team
• Exposure to high-profile projects in critical infrastructure