Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

On-site role

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a highly qualified Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our engineering team. This on-site role focuses on design, application, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying schemes to keep the regional grid reliable.

You will work with operations, maintenance, and project engineering teams to ensure integrated system protection, fault isolation, and rapid response to faults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles and applications.
• Proficiency with protection software and relay testing equipment.
• Understanding of power system dynamics, fault calculations and coordination studies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify protective relay settings and schemes for power systems.
• Apply protective relays and equipment to ensure proper system protection.
• Perform fault analysis and studies to evaluate protection performance.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for protective relays.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams for reliability.
• Stay current with industry standards and advancements in protection.

Skills

Protective relaying

Power system analysis

Fault calculations

Relay testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Power system analysis software

Relay testing equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their vital engineering team in East London. This role is essential for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electrical transmission and distribution network. You will be responsible for the design, application, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying schemes and systems. Your expertise will safeguard critical infrastructure from electrical faults and ensure rapid fault isolation, minimizing disruptions to power supply. This is a critical on-site role requiring deep technical knowledge and a strong commitment to grid reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify protective relay settings and schemes for power systems, including transmission lines, transformers, buses, and generators.
• Apply protective relays and associated equipment to ensure proper system protection and coordination.
• Perform fault analysis and system studies to evaluate protection performance and recommend improvements.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for protective relays and associated equipment.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project engineering teams to ensure integrated system reliability.
• Stay current with industry best practices, standards, and technological advancements in power system protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles, types, and applications for various power system components.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software and relay testing equipment.
• Understanding of power system dynamics, fault calculations, and coordination studies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in power systems protection.
• Key role in ensuring the stability and reliability of the regional power grid.
• Collaborative engineering environment with experienced professionals.
• On-site position in a dynamic engineering hub.