Protection Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide conceptual and preliminary design, option analysis, scope and specification of substation automation and control systems
• Protection system design development, device evaluation and application
• Development and maintenance of secondary system design standards
• Specific protection system coordination and functions for HV transmission network installations
• Standard and non-standard protection system design and construct application and solutions for all HV power system network assets. Assist in co-ordinating work programs for delivery of non-standard solutions
• Protection equipment specification and operation instruction to design and construction, operations, and maintenance
• Calculate and review specific protection and control settings, configurations, testing and commissioning procedures across all protection types
• Perform engineering design review and validation
• Compliance of new and existing protection system design and testing and recommend changes
• Development of protection design philosophy and practices
• Implement ElectraNet substation protection designs compliant to IEC 61850 substation communication network standard
• Integration of standard substation automation system equipment, telecommunication, remote engineering access (Opswan), condition monitoring equipment and NGM
• Provide specialist technical support to other groups within ElectraNet
• Identify and implement improvements to design and processes
• Plan engineering project deliverables with stakeholders
• Perform and report on engineering investigations and risk assessments
• Foster technical innovation, acquisition of expertise and support a continuous improvement culture
• Contribute to the development of other engineers
• Apply guidelines, processes and systems to lead the way of best practice
• Contribute to network security obligations related to compliance with legislative requirements and regulations
• Other duties as directed commensurate with your skills and classification

Desired candidate profile

• • Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of relay protection principles and power system analysis.
  • Software Expertise: Familiarity with tools like ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, or DigSILENT PowerFactory.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret fault records and relay event data effectively.
  • Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication for technical reports and team coordination.
  • Problem-Solving: Capability to troubleshoot complex issues under time-sensitive conditions.

• Knowledge

  • In-depth understanding of protection schemes for various electrical systems (e.g., transmission, distribution, and generation).
  • Familiarity with communication protocols like IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.
  • Awareness of safety standards and regulatory requirements for electrical systems.

• Certifications (Optional)

  • Certification in relay protection or power system analysis (e.g., NETA, IEEE Protection Engineer Certification).
  • Training in advanced relay testing and diagnostics.
  • OSHA or equivalent safety certification.

• Personal Attributes

  • Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in relay settings and testing processes.
  • Proactive: Identifies and addresses potential protection system issues before failures occur.
  • Collaborative: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
  • Resilient: Maintains focus and efficiency during high-pressure situations.