Electrical Engineer Electrical Protection

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024060/RS

Date posted:

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Protection & High Voltage to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical protection systems for medium- and high-voltage networks, with strong experience in ETAP power system studies.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Protection & High Voltage to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical protection systems for medium- and high-voltage networks, with strong experience in ETAP power system studies.

Key Responsibilities

Perform power system studies using ETAP (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, stability where applicable)
Design and review HV/MV protection schemes for substations, transmission and distribution systems
Develop protection relay settings, philosophies, and coordination studies
Prepare and review single-line diagrams, protection schematics, and technical specifications
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site testing, commissioning, and fault investigations
Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and utility standards
Interface with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BEng / BSc / BTech) in Electrical Engineering
Experience in electrical protection and high-voltage systems
Proven hands-on experience with ETAP (essential)
Strong knowledge of HV/MV protection relays, control systems, and substations
Experience with fault level calculations, relay coordination, and protection philosophy development
Proficiency in engineering software such as ETAP, AutoCAD, DIgSILENT (advantageous)
Excellent technical report writing and communication skills

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