Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance rewards

Medical aid

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Professional development

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a highly qualified Power Systems Protection Engineer to ensure safety, reliability, and stability of the electrical network. You will design, apply, test and maintain protective relay systems for substations and transmission lines.

The role requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Protection and at least six years of experience, knowledge of SEL/GE/ABB relays, fault analysis tools, and strong substation design understanding;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Protection specialization.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Knowledge of protection principles and relay technologies (SEL, GE, ABB).
• Experience with protection software and fault analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of substation design, operations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission protective relay schemes for power systems.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for protective relays and control systems.
• Analyze fault records to determine root causes and improve protection strategies.
• Provide technical support to field operations and maintenance personnel.
• Stay current with advancements in power system protection technologies and standards.

Skills

Protection principles

Fault analysis

Protection relay settings

Power system protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems Protection)

Tools

SEL relays

GE relays

ABB relays

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a highly qualified Power Systems Protection Engineer to ensure safety, reliability, and stability of the electrical network. You will design, apply, test and maintain protective relay systems for substations and transmission lines.

The role requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Protection and at least six years of experience, knowledge of SEL/GE/ABB relays, fault analysis tools, and strong substation design understanding;