Senior Protection Engineer - Field Testing

Entura; Hobart; On-site; AUD 159,300 - 194,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Entura is seeking a Senior Protection Engineer - Field Testing to deliver complex projects and provide expert engineering guidance across protection, control and secondary systems for hydro generation and transmission. You’ll lead field testing and commissioning and mentor teammates on FAT/SAT while ensuring safety and quality.

Join Entura for a collaborative, innovative workplace with opportunities to travel intrastate, interstate and overseas, and benefit from professional development,

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience testing and commissioning secondary systems, controls and protection schemes for high-energy generation and transmission.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Skilled with automated protection testing tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-practice field testing and engineering consulting for substation and hydro/generation secondary/protection systems, FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Lead development of ITPs, isolation sheets and work procedures.
• Provide technical reviews and approvals for ITPs, test and commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Offer technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Prepare major project estimates and proposals for internal and external clients.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Protection systems testing

Field testing & commissioning

Electrical engineering

Technical mentoring

Project documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Automated protection testing

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in protection, control and metering systems, and a passion for delivering quality outcomes.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Scope for traveling intrastate, interstate and overseas for project assignments.

About The Role

You’ll be hands‑on in delivering complex projects and providing expert engineering advice. You’ll lead field testing and commissioning activities for secondary systems, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality standards. Your main focus will be the testing and commissioning of protection, control and secondary systems for generation and transmission in hydro power stations and substations. You’ll also mentor team members, contribute to project management, and support business development initiatives.

Base Salary

Starting from $177,000 plus super.

Employee Benefits at Entura

We offer a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. You’ll have access to:

• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
• Well‑being benefits including discounted health insurance and fitness programs.
• A genuinely inclusive and equitable workplace.

We are an endorsed employer for women. For more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group or WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver best‑practice field testing and engineering consulting services for substation and hydro/generation power station secondary/protection systems, FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Lead the development of ITPs, isolation sheets and work procedures.
• Provide technical reviews and approvals for ITPs, test and commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Offer technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Prepare major project estimates and proposals for internal and external clients.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - Entura - Senior Protection Engineer - Field Testing.pdf.

Your Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge with approximately seven years’ experience in testing and commissioning of secondary systems, controls and protection schemes for high‑energy generation and transmission.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Skilled computer user, especially for the use of automated protection testing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.

We value different experience and perspectives. If your experience differs but you like the sound of this role, we still encourage you to apply.

About Entura

Entura is a specialist power and water consulting firm with deep expertise across the energy lifecycle. We combine technical excellence with a strong sense of purpose, delivering innovative solutions for clients in Australia and globally. Our work spans strategy, planning, design and construction, with a proud heritage in hydropower and renewable energy.

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Contact

Entura is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information or to discuss your needs confidentially, email [e-mail].