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

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We are seeking a technically skilled Protection Relay & Automation Engineer to support the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of electrical protection, automation, SCADA, and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, test, and commission protection relays and electrical protection systems.

Perform primary/secondary injection, trip, alarm, interlock, and functional testing.

Test and troubleshoot SCADA, RTU, PLC, and communication 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 single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

3–5 years of relevant experience in protection relay testing, electrical commissioning, automation, SCADA, or power systems.

Hands-on experience with protection relays and testing equipment.

Experience with Siemens, Schneider, ABB, SEL, or similar relay platforms is advantageous.

Knowledge of OMICRON or equivalent relay testing equipment preferred.

Experience with MV/HV systems, switchgear, data centres, or critical power systems is an advantage.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.

Willing to work at customer sites, travel, and support extended hours during commissioning when required.

Preferred

Experience with SIPROTEC, Reyrolle, MiCOM, Easergy, or SEL relays.

IEC 61850 or SCADA/industrial communication training.

Relevant electrical commissioning or safety certifications.

• Job Type: Contract
• Experience 3 Years
• Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent.