Protection Engineer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

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