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Senior protection and control engineer

Melbourne
Manpower
Controls Engineer
Posted: 17 December
Offer description

A permanent role for an experienced Senior Protection and Controls Engineer to lead secondary systems design across substations, distributed generation connections and major network projects. You will provide technical expertise, mentor design staff and deliver high quality engineering outcomes for complex electrical assets.

This position suits someone who enjoys ownership, technical depth, innovation and improving how engineering work is delivered.

What You Will Do

* Deliver protection and control designs for zone substations and industrial substations
* Prepare drawings, calculations, settings and technical documentation to required standards
* Provide design reviews, approvals and technical leadership for secondary systems work
* Ensure all designs comply with Safety in Design, OH and S and Australian Standards
* Lead fault studies and protection setting calculations using industry software
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and prepare formal engineering reports
* Support engineering governance, policies and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications and Registrations

* Bachelor of Engineering Electrical
* Chartered Engineer CPEng or National Engineering Registration NER
* Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria RPEV
* Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland RPEQ desirable
* Professional Engineer registration under the Business Licensing Authority
* Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards, Safety in Design and regulatory frameworks

Key Skills and Experience

* Extensive experience in protection and control systems for substations and distribution networks
* Skilled in fault analysis using complex numbers and symmetrical components
* Proficient with DigSilent PowerFactory, PSSE or Sincal
* Experience specifying, configuring and reviewing protection relays from major suppliers
* Understanding of IEC 61850, SCADA systems and renewable generation integration
* Ability to mentor engineers, solve complex problems and influence design direction
* Strong communication skills and confidence working as a technical lead on major projects

Why This Role Stands Out

* Lead secondary systems design on major network projects
* Strong remuneration and long term career stability
* Influence standards, technology adoption and engineering capability across the team

How to Apply

Submit your CV outlining your protection and control engineering experience and relevant registrations.

Mark Waters

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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State: QLD, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHL-02026-D5L4Q. State: QLD, licensee/s Experis Pty Ltd, LHL-02014-Y5F6D. State: SA, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHS 288856

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