Protection Relay Engineer

NS Engineers PC; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Continuous learning opportunities

Work with a passionate engineering team

Job summary

NS Engineers PC is looking for a skilled Protection Engineer to join their engineering team in India. The role focuses on the planning, testing, and maintenance of power system protection schemes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with 2-5 years of experience in Testing & Commissioning. Key responsibilities include designing protection schemes, testing protective relays, and visiting project sites.

Competitive salary and opportunities for continuous learning are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power system protection principles and fault analysis.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools like OMICRON and Megger.
• Experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement protection schemes for electrical power systems.
• Test and calibrate protective relays using test kits.
• Prepare and update relay settings and protection logics.
• Conduct protection audits and analysis of power system faults.
• Visit project sites for installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Power system protection principles

Fault analysis

Relay coordination software (ETAP, PowerFactory, PSCAD)

Testing tools (OMICRON, Megger)

SCADA and IEC 61850 protocols

Analytical and problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

OMICRON Test Universe

Megger

Job description

NS Engineers is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Protection Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning, configuration, testing, and maintenance of power system protection schemes. This role involves working with various protective relays, relay coordination, and system protection strategies for substations and industrial power systems.

Note: Candidates with strong experience in Testing & Commissioning (even if they do not have direct relay testing experience) are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

System Protection & Relay Coordination:

• Design and implement protection schemes for electrical power systems including transmission, distribution, and industrial networks.
• Perform relay coordination studies and protection setting calculations.
• Conduct protection audits and analysis of power system faults.

Relay Testing & Configuration:

• Test and calibrate protective relays (numerical, electromechanical, and microprocessor-based) using test kits like OMICRON, Megger, etc.
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing and analyze protection relay operations.
• Prepare and update relay settings, configuration files, and protection logics (IEC 61850-based systems preferred).

Technical Documentation & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain protection schematics, logic diagrams, and relay setting documentation.
• Review protection and control drawings, and provide feedback to design and engineering teams.
• Prepare test reports, protection coordination charts, and other technical documentation.
• Visit project sites for the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protection systems.
• Provide on-site technical guidance to the execution team and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards during field activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of power system protection principles and fault analysis.
• Experience with relay coordination software such as ETAP, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools such as OMICRON Test Universe, Megger, or similar.
• Familiarity with SCADA, substation automation, and IEC 61850 protocols.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems.
• Experience in relay testing and protection systems is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Candidates with solid Testing & Commissioning experience and a willingness to learn protection systems are welcome.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Professional certifications in protection systems or relay testing are an added advantage.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Work with a technically strong and passionate engineering team.