Project Engineer II - Protection

SEL; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric power systems seeks a Project Engineer to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of protection systems. You will assist customers, mentor staff, and ensure projects comply with quality and safety standards. This role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in the field, offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems.
• Experience in electric power system design and testing practices.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and assist customers with protection systems.
• Assign and complete work within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and develop professional staff.

Skills

Knowledge of power system protection

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision or other project management tracking software

Job description

1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system protection,system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of protection systems.

3. Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing practices and philosophies

Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and communications applications

Demonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

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