Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

IOCO; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering company in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of protection and telecontrol systems for transmission and distribution networks. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in power system protection and be professionally registered with ECSA. This role requires strong technical leadership skills, knowledge of SCADA/RTU integration, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The position involves both office work and local/international travel.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in power system protection, relay settings, and commissioning.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection systems.
• Conduct complex fault analysis and ensure safe power system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers.
• Participate in client meetings and project planning sessions.

Skills

Power System Protection

Telecontrol

Substation Automation

Relay Settings

Project Management

Technical Leadership

SCADA / RTU Integration

Relay Coordination

Fault Analysis

Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng)

Postgraduate degree or specialized training in power systems

Tools

AutoCAD

ZWCAD

Microstation

DigSilent Powerfactory

Matlab Simulink

PowerSim

Job description

A technology and engineering company in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of protection and telecontrol systems for transmission and distribution networks. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in power system protection and be professionally registered with ECSA. This role requires strong technical leadership skills, knowledge of SCADA/RTU integration, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The position involves both office work and local/international travel.