Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer — Grid Security

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Medical aid and pension

Relocation packages

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Principal Power Systems Protection Engineer to lead the protection and control division. You will design, analyze, and implement protection schemes for HV transmission and distribution, mentoring a team of engineers and guiding grid modernization efforts.

The role requires a Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), 12+ years in protection engineering with at least 5 years in leadership, Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• 12+ years in power system protection engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient with protection relaying principles (electromechanical to digital and microprocessor-based).
• Expert in power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner).
• Strong HV substation design knowledge and equipment familiarity.
• Pr. Eng. with ECSA and strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and commissioning of protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks.
• Perform advanced power system studies including fault analysis and coordination studies.
• Develop and maintain protection philosophy documentation and standards.
• Oversee testing and application of protective relays and equipment.
• Mentor junior and senior protection engineers.

Skills

Protection engineering

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Pr. Eng. with ECSA

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

SCADA systems

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Principal Power Systems Protection Engineer to lead the protection and control division. You will design, analyze, and implement protection schemes for HV transmission and distribution, mentoring a team of engineers and guiding grid modernization efforts.

The role requires a Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), 12+ years in protection engineering with at least 5 years in leadership, Pr. Eng.