Senior Protection & SCMS Electrical Engineer

Senior Protection & SCMS Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Protection & SCMS Electrical Engineer with a strong background in protection relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance of 11 kV & 33 kV switchgear systems. The ideal candidate will also have solid technical expertise in SCMS (Substation Control & Monitoring Systems) and will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of medium-voltage electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Protection & Testing

• Perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protection relays for 11kV and 33kV switchgear.
• Review and analyze relay coordination, protection settings, and logic diagrams.
• Conduct secondary injection, primary injection, and end-to-end testing using standard relay testing kits.
• Diagnose and resolve protection-related faults and interface issues.

Switchgear Expertise

• Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of 11 kV & 33 kV switchgear, including breakers, CTs, VTs, protection panels, and control wiring.
• Perform periodic maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

SCMS (Substation Control & Monitoring Systems)

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SCMS systems including RTUs, communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus), and data integration.
• Ensure seamless communication between field devices and SCMS/SCADA platforms.
• Participate in system upgrades, logic modifications, and cyber-security compliance activities.

Project & Documentation

• Lead or support commissioning activities for new substations and system expansions.
• Prepare test reports, engineering documents, wiring diagrams, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and OEMs to ensure project milestones are met.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience in protection engineering and SCMS.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical activities.

Job Type: Full-time