Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid and health coverage

Retirement fund with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development & training

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to design, implement, and maintain protection schemes for high‑voltage networks. This role focuses on safety, reliability, and grid stability through robust protection system engineering.

You will collaborate with project engineers and field technicians, perform fault and coordination studies, select relays and transformers, and develop protection philosophy documents and testing procedures.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Deep knowledge of protective relaying, digital relays, and protection schemes.
• Experience with substation design and fieldwork is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and commission protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Perform fault studies, coordination studies, and arc flash hazard analyses.
• Select protective relays, current transformers, voltage transformers, and related equipment.
• Develop protection philosophy documents, settings files, and testing procedures.
• Review engineering designs and construction drawings related to protection systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve protection system issues in the field.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE standards and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior protection engineers.
• Participate in evaluating new protection technologies.
• Contribute to maintenance and updating of protection system documentation.

Kenntnisse

Power system protection

Protective relaying principles

Digital relays

Protection schemes design

Fault & coordination studies

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYME

Aspen OneLiners

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a major electricity utility, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to bolster their engineering department in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This critical role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of protection schemes for the company's high-voltage transmission and distribution networks. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and stability of the power grid through robust protection system engineering. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in power system protection, a deep understanding of protective relaying principles and equipment, and strong analytical skills. This position requires a hands‑on approach to engineering challenges within the power infrastructure of Kimberley and the wider Northern Cape region. You will collaborate with project engineers, field technicians, and system operators to deliver effective and efficient protection solutions. This is a prime opportunity to contribute significantly to the integrity of the regional power supply network.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Perform fault studies, coordination studies, and arc flash hazard analyses.
• Select appropriate protective relays, current transformers, voltage transformers, and associated equipment.
• Develop protection philosophy documents, settings files, and testing procedures.
• Review engineering designs and construction drawings related to protection systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve protection system issues in the field.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior protection engineers.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new protection technologies.
• Contribute to the maintenance and updating of protection system documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles, digital relays, and schemes.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software, particularly for protection studies (e.g., ETAP, CYME, Aspen OneLiners).
• Experience with substation design and fieldwork is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution network operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility is an advantage.
• Experience within the Northern Cape region, specifically around Kimberley , is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement fund with company matching contributions.
• Generous paid vacation leave and public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and advanced certifications.
• Stable employment with a leading utility company.
• Relocation assistance package available.
• Work in a key role supporting the energy infrastructure of Kimberley .
• Life insurance and disability benefits.