Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; Komani; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth and development

Specialized protection training

Exposure to protection challenges

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks a diligent Power Systems Protection Engineer to design, test, and implement protective relaying schemes for power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and at least 4 years of experience, with proficiency in relay settings software and simulation tools. Join a team dedicated to maintaining grid reliability and security in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Proficiency with protection relay settings software and simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of power system faults, symmetrical components, and protective relay principles.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex technical data for Queenstown infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify protective relay settings and schemes for various electrical equipment and power system configurations.
• Perform fault analysis studies to determine appropriate protection levels and relay coordination.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of protection systems to verify correct operation.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and protection philosophies.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and collaborate with other engineering disciplines on grid infrastructure projects.

Skills

Power Systems Protection

Fault Analysis

Protection Relay Coordination

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Relay Settings Software

Simulation Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their engineering team in Queenstown . This critical role involves the design, application, and testing of protective relaying schemes for power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. You will ensure the security and reliability of the electrical grid by implementing appropriate protection strategies that minimize damage and downtime in the event of faults. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of power system dynamics, fault analysis, and protection relay technologies, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address the complexities of grid protection in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify protective relay settings and schemes for various electrical equipment and power system configurations.
• Perform fault analysis studies to determine appropriate protection levels and relay coordination.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of protection systems to verify correct operation.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and protection philosophies.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and collaborate with other engineering disciplines on grid infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Proficiency with protection relay settings software and simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of power system faults, symmetrical components, and protective relay principles.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex technical data relevant to Queenstown 's infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including specialized training in protection engineering.
• Exposure to a variety of power system protection challenges.
• Work within a team dedicated to maintaining the reliability of essential energy infrastructure.
• Stable employment with a reputable organization.