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Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client, a leading utility services provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our advanced engineering team. This role is fully remote, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere within Kenya. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying systems and associated equipment for our high-voltage electrical infrastructure. This critical position demands a deep understanding of power system dynamics, fault analysis, relay coordination, and the application of modern protection schemes. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with field operations and design teams in a virtual environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, stability, and safety of the power grid, preventing equipment damage and minimizing downtime.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, specify, and apply protective relays and schemes for transmission and distribution systems, substations, generators, and motors.
- Perform detailed fault studies, including short-circuit analysis and transient stability simulations.
- Develop and maintain relay settings files, coordination studies, and protection philosophies.
- Review and approve protection designs prepared by others.
- Oversee the commissioning and testing of new protection systems and upgrades.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex protection system issues and NERC/CIP compliance challenges.
- Develop standards, procedures, and guidelines for power system protection.
- Collaborate with SCADA engineers to ensure proper integration of protection systems with control and monitoring platforms.
- Stay current with advancements in protection technology, including digital relays, communications, and cybersecurity for protection systems.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with various types of protective relays (e.g., SEL, GE, Siemens) and their application.
- Proficiency in power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD.
- Strong understanding of power system stability, fault analysis, and relay coordination principles.
- Experience with substation design and construction practices is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote team setting.
- Ability to work remotely from **Malindi, Kilifi, KE** or any other approved location in Kenya.
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Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote engineering team. This critical role involves the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of protection systems for electrical grids and power generation facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of power systems through the development and application of advanced protection schemes and coordination studies. Key responsibilities include developing relay settings, creating protection philosophy documents, and performing fault analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of power system dynamics, relay technologies, and industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC). Experience with power system simulation software (e.g., ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD) is highly desirable. You should be proficient in analyzing complex electrical systems and identifying potential failure points. This role requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability and integrity of power infrastructure through robust protection strategies. If you are a dedicated power systems engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding remote opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will be vital in safeguarding our electrical networks.
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Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their remote engineering team. This role is vital for ensuring the reliability, stability, and safety of electrical power systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, specification, testing, and commissioning of protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks. This includes analyzing fault studies, developing protection philosophies, and selecting appropriate relay settings and equipment. You will also be involved in the investigation of power system disturbances, performing root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. This fully remote position requires a deep understanding of power system dynamics, electromagnetic transients, and protection principles. Proficiency with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD) and protection relay configuration tools is essential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex technical data. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively document findings, develop reports, and collaborate with colleagues and clients virtually. The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment is critical. We are looking for an individual who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your advanced knowledge of power system protection in a flexible, remote setting, contributing to the robust infrastructure of the energy sector in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE .
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Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, stability, and safety of electrical power grids. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex protection schemes for generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Your expertise will be crucial in protecting assets from faults, ensuring grid stability, and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of grid reliability and performance from a remote location. If you are a seasoned protection engineer with a passion for power systems, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, specify, and commission protective relaying schemes for high-voltage substations and power plants.
- Develop and analyze protection coordination studies using industry-standard software (e.g., ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, PSS/E).
- Perform fault analysis and transient stability studies to assess system performance under various fault conditions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex protection system issues in existing infrastructure.
- Review and approve protection designs prepared by junior engineers and external consultants.
- Develop and maintain protection system standards, guidelines, and documentation.
- Stay current with advancements in protection technology, including digital relays, communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850), and cybersecurity for protection systems.
- Collaborate with grid operators, asset owners, and project teams to ensure seamless integration of new assets and protection upgrades.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior protection engineers.
- Participate actively in remote team meetings, design reviews, and technical forums to drive innovation and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power system protection engineering.
- Proven experience with the design, testing, and commissioning of protection systems for transmission and distribution networks.
- In-depth knowledge of protective relaying principles, types of relays, and their applications.
- Proficiency in power system analysis software for protection and fault studies.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC) and codes.
- Experience with SCADA systems and communication networks relevant to protection is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical information clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of grid reliability and performance from a remote location. If you are a seasoned protection engineer with a passion for power systems, we invite you to apply.
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