Senior Protection Engineer - HV Grids & Renewables

Worley; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 873 000 - 1 166 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Protection Engineer in New Zealand to provide technical leadership in renewable energy projects. The role involves designing protection systems, conducting fault studies, and mentoring the engineering team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive knowledge of protection schemes. This position offers flexible working conditions and a competitive employment package.

Benefits

Competitive employment package

Flexible working conditions

Paid parental leave program

Ability to purchase additional leave

Qualifications

• Progression towards CPEng registration in New Zealand, if not already registered.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering with a focus on protection schemes.
• Sound knowledge of applicable local standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the engineering team.
• Design and implement protection systems for transmission and distribution.
• Conduct fault studies using relevant software.

Skills

HV switchyard Secondary Design

Electrical Protection Design

Power System Analysis

Earthing Design

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

ETAP

CYMCAP

CDEGS

Smart Plant Electrical (SPE)

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Protection Engineer in New Zealand to provide technical leadership in renewable energy projects. The role involves designing protection systems, conducting fault studies, and mentoring the engineering team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive knowledge of protection schemes. This position offers flexible working conditions and a competitive employment package.