Senior Electrical Protection Engineer – HV Power Systems

Placements24

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 98,000 - 131,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Protection Engineer for a QA-focused role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The candidate will design, test, and commission protection schemes for HV substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities, ensuring grid reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Protection, 7+ years in utility protection, and familiarity with SCADA integration, protection relays, and protection testing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems Protection.
7+ years of experience in electrical protection engineering, preferably in utilities.
Familiarity with protection relays (overcurrent, distance, differential, pilot) and protection testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, and implement protection schemes for HV systems (transmission lines, transformers, generators, busbars).
Select protection relays and equipment based on system requirements and fault studies.
Perform fault calculations and settings for protection relays.
Develop test procedures and conduct commissioning tests for protection systems.
Analyze disturbances and provide troubleshooting support for protection equipment failures.
Ensure compliance with national/international protection standards and utility specs.
Collaborate with design teams, field engineers, and operations staff.
Maintain documentation of protection schemes, settings, and test reports.