Protection Relay Engineer

Full Time
  • September 30, 2026
  • Employment Info

    JOB  DETAILS

    As a Protection Relay Engineer, you will play a key role in the commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems across a variety of high-voltage power system projects.

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Commissioning, testing, and maintenance of HV protection systems and schemes.
    • Configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of IEC 61850 and GOOSE communications.
    • Testing and commissioning of HV substations, secondary systems, and primary plant.
    • Commissioning and maintenance of HV/LV electrical assets.
    • Testing and commissioning of power generation systems and power transformers.
    • Providing technical leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training to field technicians and junior engineers.
    • Preparing commissioning documentation, protection test plans, and detailed technical reports.
    • Supporting project delivery while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

    About You

    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    • A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in protection systems, testing, and commissioning.
    • Strong understanding of power system protection principles and relay technologies.
    • Experience with IEC 61850 and GOOSE messaging highly regarded.
    • Experience using the Omicron suite for protection and secondary systems testing.
    • Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, industry regulations, and electrical safety requirements.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
    • A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
    • The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

     

     

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