Electrical Protection & Control Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Protection & Control Engineer for our client in Kimberley. You will design, test, and commission protection schemes for HV systems, ensuring grid reliability and safety. Strong skills in protection principles, relays, and substation automation are essential.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years in protection and control, and Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA. Hybrid work model offered in a major electricity utility setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant power systems background.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical protection and control in the power utility sector.
• Experience with protection relays for transformers, lines, busbars, motors and generators.

Responsabilités

• Design, specify, and apply protection relays and schemes for substations and lines.
• Develop protection settings, coordination studies, and fault analyses.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Troubleshoot protection schemes and equipment issues.
• Review electrical schematics and equipment specs for protection/control systems.
• Ensure compliance with national/international codes and utility standards.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, and maintenance teams for grid reliability.
• Stay updated with digital relays and substation automation advancements.
• Manage protection and control aspects of capital projects.
• Mentor junior engineers in power system protection.

Connaissances

Power system protection

Protection principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Omicron

Doble

SCADA

RTUs

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major electricity utility provider, is seeking a specialized Electrical Protection & Control Engineer to join their team in Kimberley. This critical role will involve the design, application, testing, and commissioning of protection and control schemes for high-voltage power systems, including transmission lines, substations, and generation facilities. You will ensure the security, reliability, and efficient operation of the electrical grid by applying advanced protection principles and technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of power system protection and control equipment, coupled with excellent analytical skills and a commitment to grid stability. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the vital infrastructure of the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and apply protection relays and schemes for transmission and distribution substations and power lines.
• Develop protection settings, coordination studies, and fault analysis reports.
• Oversee and perform testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to protection schemes and control equipment.
• Review and approve electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and equipment specifications for protection and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, industry best practices, and relevant national/international codes.
• Collaborate with system operations, planning, and maintenance teams to ensure grid reliability.
• Stay current with advancements in protection technology, including digital relays and substation automation.
• Manage protection and control aspects of capital projects.
• Mentor junior engineers in the field of power system protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical protection and control engineering within the power utility sector.
• In-depth knowledge of protection principles for transformers, lines, busbars, motors, and generators.
• Experience with various types of protection relays (electromechanical, solid-state, numerical).
• Proficiency in using protection relay testing equipment and software (e.g., Omicron, Doble).
• Familiarity with substation automation systems (e.g., SCADA, RTUs) and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This role provides stability and the chance to work on critical infrastructure projects in Kimberley, contributing directly to the region's energy security. The hybrid work model allows for a balance between collaborative office work and independent remote tasks. You will join a respected organization committed to maintaining a reliable power supply and fostering employee growth.