Protection Engineer – Substation Schemes & SCADA

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

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.