HV/MV Control and Protection Design Engineer

Burr Computer Environments, INC; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include designing protection schemes, performing system studies, creating specifications, and coordinating with project teams to deliver reliable solutions. Strong knowledge of power system dynamics and protection coordination is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in construction industry protection system design or 5 years in Mission Critical Facilities HV control and protection design.
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, DIgSILENT software.

Responsibilities

• Design control and protection schemes for HV/MV systems (substations, lines, transformers).
• Review HV/MV/LV studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash).
• Develop specifications and design documents for HV/MV equipment and protection systems.

Skills

HV/MV protection design

Power system studies

Protection coordination

HV/LV equipment knowledge

Software modeling

Team collaboration

QA/QC oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE or CEng (plus)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HV/MV Control and Protection Design Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high voltage/medium voltage (HV/MV) control and protection systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems as well overseeing and implementing proper QA/QC checks on installation, testing and commissioning of HV/MV equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Design control and protection schemes for HV/MV systems, including substations, transmission lines, and power transformers.
• Design, review, and approve HV/MV/LV power system studies, including but not limited to load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses for the entire electrical system.
• Develop technical specifications and design documents for HV/MV equipment and protection systems.
• Create and review control diagrams, protection relay settings, and circuit breaker coordination.
• Perform system studies, including load flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability analysis.
• Use specialized software tools to model and simulate HV/MV control and protection systems.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of HV/MV control and protection equipment.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the performance of control and protection systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control and protection systems during and after installation.
• Ensure all designs and implementations comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry developments and best practices in HV control and protection.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, design documentation, and operational manuals.
• Maintain accurate records of design changes, testing procedures, and system performance.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, ELV/BMS teams, project managers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Talent Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng) are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction industry protection system design or 5 years of experience in Mission Critical Facilities HV control and protection system design.
• Experience with relevant software tools (e.g., SKM, ETAP, DIgSILENT) is preferred.
• Proficiency in HV control and protection system design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, protection relays, and control equipment.
• Experience with high voltage/medium voltage equipment and protection coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadline