Senior Protection Engineer

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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Protection Engineer based in Perth to work for one of our clients who is a leading organisation in the Transmission & Distribution sector. This role will play a key part in ensuring network reliability, system stability, and compliance with Australian standards, providing both technical expertise and project delivery support across a range of complex electrical infrastructure projects. Responsibilities

Develop protection system designs, settings files, and coordination studies for HV networks. Produce protection schemes including single-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, logic diagrams, and relay configuration files. Configure, test, and validate protection relays from major manufacturers Prepare protection reports, calculations, and technical documentation to meet utility and project standards. Support commissioning teams during FAT, SAT, and on-site testing of protection systems. Ensure all design and testing activities comply with Australian standards, DNSP/TNSP requirements, and internal quality processes. Provide technical support during project design, construction, and energisation phases. Work collaboratively with internal engineering teams, external clients, and delivery partners to achieve project outcomes. Contribute to continuous improvement of protection design templates, processes, and tools. Required Experience

Experience in protection engineering within utilities, consultancies, EPC contractors, or system operators. Strong understanding of protection principles, relay logic, fault calculations, and network analysis for HV systems. Experience producing protection settings, schemes, and calculations for substations and transmission/distribution assets. Demonstrated capability in relay configuration and testing Proven experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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