Senior Protection Engineer

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 
 
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 
 
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for? 
 
We’re seeking a Senior Protection Engineer to join our Electrical Delivery team.

Bring your protection engineering expertise to major Australian projects supporting renewable energy, power networks and critical infrastructure. Working with utilities, government authorities, asset owners and industry partners, you’ll help deliver reliable, affordable and lower-carbon power solutions across GHD’s global markets.
 
We support your needs. Access the wellbeing, development and tools you need to thrive. 
We help set your curiosity free. Learn from specialist knowledge and varied project experiences. 
We encourage creative minds. Bring new ideas to complex technical challenges. 
We connect you to what matters. Build meaningful relationships and create lasting community benefit. 
 
Working with a collaborative and capable team, you will:

• Prepare protection settings calculations and relay settings files

• Prepare and review substation secondary designs, technical reports, specifications and tender documentation

• Work with clients and contractors to define technical requirements during tendering and project delivery

• Provide technical and construction support throughout the project lifecycle

• Scope electrical work and contribute to tenders and proposals

• Lead a small team independently, allocating and delegating project work to support effective delivery

• Arrange regular team meetings and mentor graduate engineers to build capability and confidence

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities

• Review design drawings, protection settings and reports to support consistent quality outcomes

 
What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Substantial relevant protection engineering experience delivering projects for power utilities or other relevant clients

• Experience preparing protection settings, relay settings files and substation secondary designs

• Demonstrated experience in power system modelling using DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP or similar software

It would also be helpful if you have:

Experience delivering Western Power projects or working in a comparable utility environment

Experience in substation secondary design across voltage levels from 11 kV to 330 kV

Knowledge of protection schemes and IEC 61850

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative approach, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and support the development of others 
 

If you do not meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your experience may bring valuable strengths to the role and our team.

Interested? Apply Now

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on wellbeing, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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