Senior Protection Engineer

Company

Description:

ST (Integrators of Systems Technology) is a systems integrator operating in Sub‑Saharan Africa. We supply integrated, end‑to‑end solutions for Electrical and Telecommunications Utilities and Large Power Users in disciplines such as Advanced & Smart Metering Infrastructure, Fibre Planning, Geospatial Network Inventory Management, Protection and Control, Substation Automation, Transformer Monitoring & Diagnostics. Our partnerships and experienced team bring the best of the world to Africa, ensuring top‑tier technology solutions.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Lead the design, configuration, testing and commissioning of protection and telecontrol systems for transmission and distribution networks. Responsibilities include developing complex protection schemes, conducting advanced fault analysis, and ensuring safe and reliable power system performance. Report to the Engineering Manager, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support project planning, risk assessment, and client engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B. Eng /
  
  B. Sc Eng Electrical)
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) is required.

• Postgraduate degree or specialized training in power systems protection or automation
• Certifications or vendor‑specific training on protection relays (e.g., GE, ABB, SEL) and SCADA systems
• Project management or leadership training

• 5–8 years proven experience in power system protection, relay settings, commissioning, and substation automation
• Strong knowledge of SCADA / RTU integration, communication protocols, and power system studies is essential, with vendor‑specific training and postgraduate qualifications considered advantageous