Substation Protection Engineer

Network Recruitment • johannesburg, johannesburg, South-Africa • Posted June 24, 2026

Location johannesburg, johannesburg
Job Type Full-time
Category Other-General
Posted June 24, 2026
Duties:
  • 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.
  • 38 years experience in protection engineering (utility, EPC, or consulting).
  • Proficient in relay configuration software (SEL AcSELerator, DIG...

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