Protection Systems Technologist – HV/LV Specialist

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

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.