Protection Engineer

Ioco; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Pretoria seeks a highly skilled Protection Engineer to work on designing and implementing protection schemes for electrical systems. The ideal candidate should possess a strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and relevant software tools, having 5-8 years of experience in substation protection and control. The role involves both office and site work, with travel opportunities. A postgraduate qualification and Pr.Eng registration are advantageous. The organization values inclusivity and offers substantial career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience with substation protection and control.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of protection settings discrimination study.

Responsibilities

• Design complete cost-effective protection schemes for clients.
• Prepare detailed designs of approved solutions.
• Commission protection and control schemes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical reporting

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Post qualification in Electrical Engineering

Pr.Eng registration (advantageous)

Business Administration related course

Project Management related course

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

DigSilent Powerfactory

Matlab Simulink

PowerSim

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection Engineer. This role requires in-depth knowledge of feeder, transformer, bus bar, capacitor bank schemes, as well as protection settings and load flow studies. The candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving, technical reporting, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

POSITION INFO

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection Engineer. This role requires in-depth knowledge of feeder, transformer, bus bar, capacitor bank schemes, as well as protection settings and load flow studies. The candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving, technical reporting, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. A postgraduate qualification, Pr.Eng registration, or business / project management training will be advantageous. The position involves both office and site-based work, with occasional local and international travel.

What you'll do

• Good understanding of engineering principles.
• Technical knowledge of GE protection devices.
• Proficiency in Engineering design software : AutoCAD, ZWCAD, Microstation
• Ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated solutions.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to manage and interact with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of relevant OEM product software and power systems simulation packages : DigSilent Powerfactory, Matlab Simulink, PowerSim.
• Ability to adapt and learn reasonably fast.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers.
• Excellent understanding and interpretation of project specifications, drawings, single line diagrams and data sheets.Excellent understanding of electrical network load flow and fault levels study.
• Excellent knowledge of protection settings discrimination study.
• Basic knowledge of tele control systems - SCADA
• Leadership and management skills.
• Discuss and clarify the clients’ needs and determine the feasibility of the solution
• Prepare detailed design of approved solutions for the client and ensure the effective development thereof
• Design and engineering of complete cost effective protection scheme solution for the client
• Ensure all specifications and other information is gathered from the client, in order to provide the project manager with relevant information to prepare the project plan for efficient implementation.
• Commission of protection and Control schemes
• Provide post project system support for the client as and when required
• Function related experience : 5-8 years’ experience with substation protection and control including execution of projects
• Engineering Principles.
• Technical knowledge in GE protection devices.

Your Expertise

• In depth knowledge on the design of feeder, transformer (including tap changer), bus bar, capacitor bank etc. schemes for transmission and distribution network.
• Experience integration protection schemes with SCADA and substation automation systems.
• Function related experience : 5-8 years’ experience with substation protection and control including execution of projects
• Engineering Principles.
• Technical knowledge in GE protection devices.

Qualifications

• Post qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Pr.Eng registration (advantageous)
• Business Administration related course
• Project Management related course

Other information applicable to the job

• Permanent position
• Location : Pretoria

Why work for us?

Connected Industrial Eco-systems

The organisation provides Industrial OT solutions to drive sustainability of our communities. With a community of specialist OT system integrators who span across all industry segments in Sub Saharan Africa and OEM partnerships we are able to Design and Build as well as Optimize Industrial connectivity. Connecting people with trusted information and insights to drive responsible use of the world’s resources.

One of the leading Tech companies in the country

• The organisation fosters an inclusive work culture, we collaborate and solve together.
• Great career development , an opportunity to work on great technology which creates value for our communities.
• Values based organisation , with bold and courageous people centred leadership.
• Opportunity to harness your skills and be innovative.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.