Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer – Hybrid Role

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 128,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Career growth

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer for a hybrid role based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain protective relaying schemes for transmission and distribution networks to ensure grid reliability.

You will lead fault analyses, configure relays, oversee commissioning, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards while collaborating with project teams on capital delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related.
• Minimum 7 years in power systems protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles and relay applications.
• Experience with protection simulation software and relay testing equipment.
• Substation design and HV equipment knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review protection philosophies and schemes for transmission and distribution networks.
• Design, specify, and configure protective relays and equipment for substations and power plants.
• Perform fault analysis, load flow studies, and arc flash hazard assessments.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection systems.
• Collaborate with project engineers and field technicians for system integration.
• Investigate disturbances and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated on protection technology, standards, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior protection engineers.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and utility requirements.
• Manage protection engineering aspects of capital projects (delivery and budget).

Skills

Power systems protection

Protection philosophy development

Fault analysis

Relay testing

Hybrid collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer for a hybrid role based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain protective relaying schemes for transmission and distribution networks to ensure grid reliability.

You will lead fault analyses, configure relays, oversee commissioning, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards while collaborating with project teams on capital delivery.