Power Protection Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025215/Phind

Date posted:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Protect. Design. Power the future. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer – Power Protection to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection systems for electrical power networks, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance across transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.

POSITION INFO:
ð Position Overview:
The Electrical Engineer – Power Protection will develop, implement, and maintain protection schemes to safeguard power networks. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to deliver technically sound and reliable solutions on time and within budget.

ð¼ Key Responsibilities:

â Design and review protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks
â Perform protection coordination studies, fault analysis, and relay settings calculations
â Configure and test protection relays and associated control systems
â Support the commissioning and troubleshooting of protection systems on site
â Develop technical reports, drawings, and documentation
â Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and safety regulations
â Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to deliver projects efficiently
â Participate in maintenance and upgrades of existing protection systems

ð Minimum Requirements:

â Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
â Experience in power system protection or a related field
â Knowledge of protection relays and systems from Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, or GE Grid Solutions
â Experience with power system analysis software (ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and SKM Power Tools)
â Strong understanding of protection principles (overcurrent, differential, distance, earth fault, etc.)
â Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
â Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

ð© Apply now and help ensure safe, reliable power networks for the future!

ð If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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