Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks an experienced Power Systems Protection Engineer to join its Mossel Bay team. You will design, implement, and maintain protection schemes for generation, transmission, and distribution systems, ensuring grid stability and safety.

On-site role with field operations in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with at least 6 years' experience, hands-on relay and software proficiency, and strong analytical and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Experience with digital protective relays from major manufacturers (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens).
• Proficiency with ETAP, PSS/E, or DigSILENT PowerFactory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, and commission protective relaying schemes for power systems including substations, transmission lines, and generators.
• Develop and maintain protection settings files based on system studies and fault analysis.
• Perform power system studies (short-circuit, load flow, transient stability) to inform protection design.
• Analyze disturbances and protection operations, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Specify protective relays, current transformers, potential transformers, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards for power system protection.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for protective relays and schemes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field technicians and operations personnel.
• Collaborate with grid planning and operations teams to integrate new infrastructure and ensure adequate protection.
• Keep up-to-date with advancements in protection technology and methodologies.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Ferramentas

ETAP

PSS/E

DigSILENT PowerFactory

Digital protective relays (SEL/GE/ABB/Siemens)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a major utility provider, is seeking an experienced Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their essential services team based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, reliability, and safety of the electrical grid by designing, implementing, and maintaining protection schemes for generation, transmission, and distribution systems. You will be responsible for analyzing fault conditions, selecting appropriate protective relays and devices, and developing settings that safeguard the network against disturbances. The ideal candidate will possess a strong theoretical understanding of power system dynamics and practical experience with protection systems and modern digital relays. This is a key position within a vital industry, contributing directly to the security of energy supply in the region. The role requires on-site presence in Mossel Bay, Western Cape to manage field operations and site-specific challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission protective relaying schemes for power systems, including substations, transmission lines, and generators.
• Develop and maintain protection settings files based on system studies and fault analysis.
• Perform power system studies, including short-circuit, load flow, and transient stability analyses, to inform protection design.
• Analyze system disturbances and protection system operations, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
• Specify protective relays, current transformers, potential transformers, and associated equipment.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards for power system protection.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for protective relays and schemes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field technicians and operations personnel.
• Collaborate with grid planning and operations teams to integrate new infrastructure and ensure adequate protection.
• Stay current with advancements in protection technology and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of power system fundamentals, including fault analysis and transient behavior.
• Hands-on experience with digital protective relays from major manufacturers (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens).
• Proficiency in power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSS/E, or DigSILENT PowerFactory.
• Familiarity with substation design and equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or eligible for registration with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites within the Western Cape region.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and a robust pension fund.
• We provide excellent opportunities for professional development, specialized training, and career advancement within a stable and critical industry.
• The role is based at our facility in Mossel Bay, Western Cape , offering a supportive work environment.
• Join us and play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our nation's power infrastructure.

Our client is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities.