Senior Substation Automation & Protection Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd in Lilydale, Victoria, is seeking a technical leader to design, engineer, install, test, and commission substation protection and control systems, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, budget, and customer specs.

You will work with APAC teams across HV/MV protection, relay configurations, SAS integration, IEC 61850 protocols, and field commissioning, delivering reliable power network solutions with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in substation automation and protection systems.
• Experience with IEC 61850 and utility communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870).

Responsabilités

• Lead the design, engineering, configuration, testing, and commissioning of HV/MV substation protection and control systems.
• Develop and review protection schematics, engineering drawings, relay settings, and technical documentation to ensure project and regulatory compliance.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and support protection relays and associated automation equipment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise in protection schemes, substation primary equipment, and power system applications for reliable network operation.
• Conduct protection relay evaluations, fault investigations, and warranty management with utility and industrial customers.
• Collaborate with Sales and Project teams to develop technical solutions, support bids, and propose optimal protection technologies.
• Design and integrate Substation Automation Systems (SAS) including RTUs, PLCs, gateways, and communication networks using IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and PTP.
• Work with customers and regional engineering teams across APAC to support delivery, commissioning, and issue resolution.
• Promote safety and quality by adhering to HSE standards and company policies.

Connaissances

Substation automation

Protection relay configuration

Testing & commissioning

IEC 61850

DNP3/Modbus/IEC 60870

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Description du poste

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd in Lilydale, Victoria, is seeking a technical leader to design, engineer, install, test, and commission substation protection and control systems, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, budget, and customer specs.

You will work with APAC teams across HV/MV protection, relay configurations, SAS integration, IEC 61850 protocols, and field commissioning, delivering reliable power network solutions with a strong safety culture.