Protection Engineer

22 hours ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Network2 Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Our client is seeking a skilled Protection Engineer to join their team and support the design, implementation, and maintenance of protection systems across substations, transmission, and distribution networks. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a solid understanding of utility standards, and hands-on experience with protection relays and system studies.

Duties:
  • Design, configure, and implement protection schemes for MV/HV networks.
  • Conduct protection coordination studies and fault analysis.
  • Perform relay settings development (e.g., SEL, Siemens, ABB, and Schneider).
  • Review and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, and logic drawings.
  • Support the commissioning, testing, and integration of protection systems.
  • Investigate protection trips, faults, and system disturbances.
  • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and commissioning packs.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, utility standards, and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineers, project teams, and clients.
Minimum Requirements:
  • BEng / BTech in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3–8 years' experience in protection engineering (utility, EPC, or consulting).
  • Proficient in relay configuration software (SEL AcSELerator, DIGSI, PCM600, etc.).
  • Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory or ETAP (advantageous).
  • Strong understanding of protection philosophies, IEC standards, and grid code requirements.
  • Willingness to travel for site work and commissioning.
 
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