Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Protection Engineer. This role requires in-depth knowledge of feeder, transformer, bus bar, capacitor bank schemes, as well as protection settings and load flow studies. The candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving, technical reporting, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. A postgraduate qualification, Pr.Eng registration, or business/project management training will be advantageous. The position involves both office and site-based work, with occasional local and international travel.
What you'll do:
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
- Technical knowledge of GE protection devices.
- Proficiency in Engineering design software: AutoCAD, ZWCAD, Microstation
- Ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated solutions.
- Strong technical report writing skills.
- Ability to manage and interact with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Computer literacy with good working knowledge of relevant OEM product software and power systems simulation packages: DigSilent Powerfactory, Matlab Simulink, PowerSim.
- Ability to adapt and learn reasonably fast.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers.
- Excellent understanding and interpretation of project specifications, drawings, single line diagrams and data sheets.Excellent understanding of electrical network load flow and fault levels study.
- Excellent knowledge of protection settings discrimination study.
- Basic knowledge of tele control systems - SCADA
- Leadership and management skills.
- Discuss and clarify the clients’ needs and determine the feasibility of the solution
- Prepare detailed design of approved solutions for the client and ensure the effective development thereof
- Design and engineering of complete cost effective protection scheme solution for the client
- Ensure all specifications and other information is gathered from the client, in order to provide the project manager with relevant information to prepare the project plan for efficient implementation.
- Commission of protection and Control schemes
- Provide post project system support for the client as and when required
- Function related experience: 5-8 years’ experience with substation protection and control including execution of projects
- Engineering Principles.
- Technical knowledge in GE protection devices.
Your Expertise:
- In depth knowledge on the design of feeder, transformer (including tap changer), bus bar, capacitor bank etc. schemes for transmission and distribution network.
- Experience integration protection schemes with SCADA and substation automation systems.
- Function related experience: 5-8 years’ experience with substation protection and control including execution of projects
- Engineering Principles.
- Technical knowledge in GE protection devices.
Qualifications:
- Post graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Pr.Eng registration (advantageous)
- Business Administration related course
- Project Management related course