Electrical Protection Engineer

Electrical Protection Engineer (400kV, 220kV, 132kV Substations)

Job Summary

The Electrical Protection Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of power system protection and control for a 400kV substation project. The role involves designing, implementing, and commissioning protective relay schemes to ensure the stability and security of the electrical grid in accordance with industry standards and client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and Engineering:

o Develop and review protection philosophies, single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection and metering diagrams (PMDs), and block logic diagrams (BLDs).

o Perform and oversee power system studies, including fault analysis, short-circuit calculations, and protection coordination studies.

o Prepare detailed engineering specifications for protection, control, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.

o Review equipment specifications and vendor drawings for compliance with project requirements including Control & Relay panels, OLCMs, etc.

o Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., SCS/ SCADA, Cyber Security, Integrated Safety & Security System, Telecom, etc.) to ensure seamless integration.

• Relay Settings and Configuration:

o Calculate and prepare protective relay settings and logic files for all substation equipment (e.g., GIS, transformers, busbars, transmission lines, etc.).

o Utilize power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSCAD, or PSS/E for relay settings and studies.

o Configure Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), including numerical protection relays and Bay Control Units (BCUs).

• Testing and Commissioning:

o Develop Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures for protection and control systems.

o Supervise and witness protection testing activities, including scheme testing, end-to-end testing, and function testing.

o Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during testing and commissioning.

• Compliance and Documentation:

o Ensure all designs and activities comply with relevant international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) and local Grid Codes and Transmission Security Standards.

o Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design reports, test reports, and as-built drawings.

• Collaboration and Project Management:

o Act as the primary technical point of contact for protection issues with clients, and EPC contractors.

o Provide technical support and guidance to the project team and junior engineers.

o Support project managers in developing scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum 10 Years’ proven experience in power system protection and control design for high-voltage substations, with specific experience at the 400kV level.
• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer status would be an added advantage.
• Technical Skills:

o Proficiency with modern protection relays from manufacturers like Siemens, GE, ABB, and SEL.

o Formal training on modern protection relays from manufacturers like Siemens, GE, ABB, and SEL is desirable.

o Solid understanding of communication protocols such as IEC 61850.

o Familiarity with substation automation systems and SCADA integration.

o Knowledge of various protection schemes for different substation components (e.g., busbar, line, transformer differential).

• Soft Skills:

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

o Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Desired Characteristics

o Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to mentor junior engineers.

o Experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environments.

o Willingness to travel to project sites as required for witnessing the pre-commissioning test work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RO1,800.000 - RO2,000.000 per month

Experience:

• Electrical Protection Design & Review: 10 years (Required)