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Specialist Protection Engineer - Power and Water Corporation
Software Engineer
Specialist Protection Engineer responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining protection schemes for high‑voltage power systems using SCADA and relay technology, ensuring reliability and safety across the network.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and validate protection schemes for high‑voltage transmission and distribution assets.
- Conduct fault studies, relay coordination, and protection system testing to meet reliability standards.
- Collaborate with substation and network teams to integrate SCADA and protection relay upgrades.
- Analyze protection performance data, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and compliance evidence for regulatory bodies.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on power systems.
- Proven experience in relay protection design, fault analysis, and SCADA integration.
- Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE protection standards and industry best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.