Port Elizabeth: Protection Engineer posted by Network Finance

• Design, configure, and implement protection schemes for MV/HV networks.
• Conduct protection coordination studies and fault analysis.
• Perform relay settings development (e.g., SEL, Siemens, ABB, and Schneider).
• Review and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, and logic drawings.
• Support the commissioning, testing, and integration of protection systems.
• Investigate protection trips, faults, and system disturbances.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and commissioning packs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, utility standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers, project teams, and clients.

 
Minimum Requirements:

• BEng / BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–8 years’ experience in protection engineering (utility, EPC, or consulting).
• Proficient in relay configuration software (SEL AcSELerator, DIGSI, PCM600, etc.).
• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory or ETAP (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of protection philosophies, IEC standards, and grid code requirements.
• Willingness to travel for site work and commissioning.

 
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