Substation Protection & Automation Engineer

Australian Power Systems Services Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Power Systems Services Pty Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer to deliver protection, control, and instrumentation solutions for power utilities and industrial clients. Based in Brisbane, the role covers testing, commissioning, and design across HV/LV systems.

The role requires a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with expertise in ETAP, DigSilent, PCM600, Ener Vista, and Easergy. Competitive salary range offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with protection, SCADA, and HV substations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection settings for generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Prepare protection settings reports and commissioning ITPs.
• Lead testing and commissioning for protection, control, and instrumentation.
• Provide specialist control system design and programming support.
• Develop maintenance programs to ensure high plant reliability.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Protection systems

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent PowerFactory

PCM600

Ener Vista

DIGSI

Easergy

Job description

Australian Power Systems Services Pty Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer to deliver protection, control, and instrumentation solutions for power utilities and industrial clients. Based in Brisbane, the role covers testing, commissioning, and design across HV/LV systems.

The role requires a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with expertise in ETAP, DigSilent, PCM600, Ener Vista, and Easergy. Competitive salary range offered.