Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Hybrid work

Development opportunities

Health insurance

Grid stability

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a skilled Power Systems Protection Engineer to design, implement and maintain protection schemes for the electric grid. You will analyze fault conditions and set coordination strategies to prevent damage and ensure continuous power delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with protective relays, fault analysis, and power system dynamics, and is comfortable in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software and protection relay test equipment.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems, including fault analysis and relay coordination.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to work in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and commission protective relaying systems for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities.
• Perform fault calculations and analyze system disturbances to determine appropriate protection settings.
• Develop and maintain protection philosophy documents, coordination studies, and testing procedures.
• Troubleshoot protection system issues and provide technical support during equipment failures or system outages.
• Collaborate with design engineers, field personnel, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of protection schemes.
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in power system protection and control.

Skills

Power systems protection

Fault analysis

Protective relays

Relay coordination

Protection testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Power system analysis software

Protection relay test equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their team in Benoni . This role is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of the electrical grid by designing, implementing, and maintaining protection schemes. You will work with complex systems, analyze fault conditions, and develop strategies to prevent damage and ensure continuous power delivery. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of protective relays, fault analysis, and power system dynamics, contributing to the robust operation of energy networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and commission protective relaying systems for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities.
• Perform fault calculations and analyze system disturbances to determine appropriate protection settings.
• Develop and maintain protection philosophy documents, coordination studies, and testing procedures.
• Troubleshoot protection system issues and provide technical support during equipment failures or system outages.
• Collaborate with design engineers, field personnel, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of protection schemes.
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in power system protection and control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power system protection engineering .
• Proficiency with power system analysis software and protection relay test equipment.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems , including fault analysis and relay coordination.
• Knowledge of different types of protective relays (e.g., differential, overcurrent, distance) and their applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in power systems.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Be part of a critical team ensuring the stability and reliability of the energy grid in Benoni .