Senior Electrical Protection Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Electrical Protection Engineer to lead design, implementation and maintenance of protective relaying systems for power infrastructure in Queenstown. You will analyze requirements, select protection devices and develop settings to safeguard assets.

The role demands deep expertise in power system protection and a proven track record managing complex protection projects in utility or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles and technologies (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB relays).
• Proficiency in protection system analysis software (ETAP, CAPE).
• Experience with testing equipment and procedures for protective relays.
• Strong understanding of utility standards and grid codes relevant to power system protection.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protective relaying schemes for power systems, including transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Perform fault analysis, setting calculations, and coordination studies for protection relays.
• Select and specify protective relays, circuit breakers, and associated equipment.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of protection systems on-site.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for protection schemes and settings.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior protection engineers.

Skills

Power system protection

Protective relaying principles

Project leadership

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

CAPE

SEL relays

GE relays

ABB relays

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Protection Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of protective relaying systems for power infrastructure in Queenstown . This critical role involves ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical networks through robust protection schemes. You will analyze system requirements, select appropriate protection devices, and develop settings to safeguard assets against faults and disturbances. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in power system protection principles and a proven ability to manage complex protection projects within the utility or industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop protective relaying schemes for power systems, including transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Perform fault analysis, setting calculations, and coordination studies for protection relays.
• Select and specify protective relays, circuit breakers, and associated equipment.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of protection systems on-site.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for protection schemes and settings.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior protection engineers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles and technologies (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB relays).
• Proficiency in protection system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, CAPE).
• Experience with testing equipment and procedures for protective relays.
• Strong understanding of utility standards and grid codes relevant to power system protection.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with expertise.
• Significant role in ensuring grid stability and reliability in the Eastern Cape .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional growth and industry recognition.
• Work on challenging and critical infrastructure projects.