Electrical Protection Engineer

Job Description

Design, review, and implement protection schemes for substations, transmission, and distribution networks.

Conduct protection system studies, including relay coordination, fault analysis, and load flow analysis.

Program, configure, and test protective relays (distance, differential, overcurrent, etc.).

Investigate electrical faults, analyze root causes, and provide corrective action plans.

Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and reports related to protection systems.

Support commissioning, testing, and maintenance of electrical protection equipment.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, SEC, NEC).

Collaborate with design, operations, and maintenance teams to enhance system reliability.

Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and technicians.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power / Protection specialization preferred).

Minimum [X] years of experience in electrical protection engineering within utilities, EPC, or industrial sectors.

Strong knowledge of protection systems, relays, and power system analysis software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, etc.).

Hands‑on experience with relay programming, SCADA, and automation systems.

Familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE) and local regulations.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Professional certification (e.g., PE, PMP) is an advantage.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.