Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Power Systems Protection Engineer in Soweto to design and configure protective relays for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities. You will develop protection settings using system studies and perform testing and commissioning of relays to ensure reliability.

You will investigate disturbances, analyze relay operations, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards while collaborating with field personnel and engineers to maintain protection system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying for transformers, lines, generators and motors.
• Experience with protection software ETAP or ASPEN.
• Experience with relay testing equipment Omicron or Doble.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, fault analysis and stability.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and configure protective relaying schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Develop protection settings based on system studies and load flow analysis.
• Perform testing and commissioning of protective relays and equipment.
• Investigate disturbances and analyze relay operations to identify causes and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and company protection policies.
• Collaborate with design engineers, field personnel and operations to maintain protection integrity.

Skills

Protective relaying principles

Power system dynamics

Fault analysis

Stability understanding

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

ASPEN

Omicron

Doble

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their critical infrastructure team in Soweto . This role is essential for ensuring the stability, reliability, and safety of the electrical power grid through the design, setting, and testing of protective relay systems. You will be instrumental in safeguarding electrical assets against faults and disturbances, working with state-of-the‑art protection schemes. This position offers a challenging and impactful career opportunity within the energy sector, contributing directly to the integrity of power delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and configure protective relaying schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Develop and coordinate protection settings based on system studies and load flow analysis .
• Perform testing and commissioning of protective relays and associated equipment.
• Investigate power system disturbances and analyze relay operations to determine causes and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) and company protection policies.
• Collaborate with design engineers, field personnel, and operations to ensure the integrity of the protection system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In‑depth knowledge of protective relaying principles for various equipment (e.g., transformers, lines, generators, motors).
• Proficiency with protection software such as ETAP, ASPEN, or equivalent.
• Experience with relay testing equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble) and procedures.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, fault analysis, and stability.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with excellent bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health insurance, life assurance, and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and P.Eng. registration support .
• Work on vital electrical infrastructure projects with significant impact.