Protection & Control Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Protection & Control Specialist to provide expert-level support for protection and control systems within transmission, distribution, substation, and power infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical power networks while supporting engineering, commissioning, and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and review protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution systems
• Configure and validate protection relay settings
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities
• Support commissioning, energization, and troubleshooting activities
• Review engineering packages, technical specifications, and design documentation
• Perform fault analysis, protection coordination studies, and system assessments
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, utility requirements, and project specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, commissioning, construction, and operations teams
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Support project delivery throughout design, testing, commissioning, and handover phases

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience within protection and control engineering
• Experience within utility, transmission, substation, or power infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of protection principles, power systems, and network analysis
• Experience with ABB Relion, Siemens SIPROTEC, GE Multilin, Schneider Electric, SEL, or similar relay platforms
• Experience with IEC 61850, substation automation, SCADA, and communication protocols
• Experience performing fault studies and protection coordination studies
• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills
• Fluent English, both written and spoken

Preferred Experience

• High-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substations
• Transmission and distribution networks
• Renewable energy projects
• HVDC projects
• Utility, EPC, or industrial power projects
• FAT, SAT, commissioning, and energization activities
• Team leadership and mentoring responsibilities