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Senior protection engineer

ActewAGL Distribution
Posted: 20 April
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Why work with Evoenergy:Salary range of $174,862 to $191,639 (dependant on candidate's knowledge and experience) plus 16% Superannuation and AllowancesSubsidised ACT Professional Engineer Registration and Continuing Professional DevelopmentFree gym membership + onsite physio and parkingOngoing, Full-timeAbout the role: Evoenergy's Zone Assets team is looking for a dynamic and solutions driven Senior Protection Engineer to join their team.This role involves performing protection studies, designing protection systems, supporting delivery teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role is integral to Evoenergy's strategic development of next generation digital substations utilising IEC 61850 technologies and the realisation of benefits in construction, operation, maintenance, safety and reliability. The role also contributes to protection system asset strategies, condition assessments and maintenance plans.Key responsibilities:Responsible for condition and performance assessments for Evoenergy's protection assets and systems – this includes recommendations to repair, replace and upgrade assets.Responsible for defining protection system requirements and scope for projects.Responsible for performing network protection studies and production of protection setting documentation.Provide protection related inputs for customer projects, zone substation projects and network earthing assessmentsProvide input and make improvements in Evoenergy protection standards, guidelines and practices to align with industry best practice.Please see the attached job description for the full list of the role's responsibilities.Our ideal candidate:Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering.Holds a current ACT Professional Engineering Registration or ability to obtain ACT Professional Engineering RegistrationDemonstrated knowledge and experience of protection application for HV and LV systems and embedded generation.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with power system software to conduct network protection studies and development of protection settings.Familiar with the application of IEC 61850 in protection and control systems.You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.Applications Close: 5th of May 2026To learn more about the role, we encourage you to contact James Cole, Manager Secondary Systems and Network Design at James.Cole@evoenergy.com.auFor guidance with the application process, please contact Lucy Bate at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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