Senior HV Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to design, implement and maintain protection schemes for complex HV networks across multiple sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' experience with protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB), IEC 61850, and software such as ETAP or DigSilent PowerFactory; Pr.Eng registration is an advantage, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Experience with protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB) and IEC 61850.
• Proficiency with ETAP or DigSilent PowerFactory; Pr.Eng is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and commission protective relaying schemes for MV/HV systems.
• Perform fault studies, coordination studies, and arc flash analyses.
• Maintain protection philosophy documents and relay setting files.
• Investigate disturbances and implement corrective actions.
• Support operation and maintenance of substations and switchgear.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to design, implement and maintain protection schemes for complex HV networks across multiple sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' experience with protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB), IEC 61850, and software such as ETAP or DigSilent PowerFactory; Pr.Eng registration is an advantage, with travel to sites as needed.