Field Protection Relay & Automation Engineer

Mindteck; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindteck is seeking a Protection Relay & Automation Engineer to support installation, testing, commissioning and integration of protection, automation, SCADA and control systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with protection relays, testing equipment, and MV/HV systems, plus strong problem-solving, communication and coordination skills. Travel to customer sites and extended hours during commissioning may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in protection relay testing and electrical commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with protection relays and testing equipment.
• Experience with Siemens, Schneider, ABB, SEL, or similar relay platforms.
• Knowledge of MV/HV systems, switchgear, data centres, or critical power systems.
• Willing to travel and work at customer sites; extended hours during commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and commission protection relays and electrical protection systems.
• Test primary/secondary injection, trip, alarm, interlock, and functional tests.
• Test and troubleshoot SCADA, RTU, PLC, and communications interfaces.
• Work with protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104, and DNP3.
• Troubleshoot electrical, protection, automation, wiring, and communication issues.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and protection drawings.
• Support commissioning of switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, and other critical power systems.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and subcontractors.
• Prepare test procedures, commissioning reports, test records, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure all site activities comply with electrical safety and project requirements.

Skills

Protection relay testing

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

OMICRON equipment

Relay testing equipment

Job description

Mindteck is seeking a Protection Relay & Automation Engineer to support installation, testing, commissioning and integration of protection, automation, SCADA and control systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with protection relays, testing equipment, and MV/HV systems, plus strong problem-solving, communication and coordination skills. Travel to customer sites and extended hours during commissioning may be required.