Senior Protection Engineer – Field Testing

About the role

You will be hands‑on delivering complex projects and providing expert engineering advice, leading field testing and commissioning of protection, control and secondary systems for hydro power stations and substations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver best‑practice field testing and engineering consulting services for substation and hydro/generation secondary/protection systems, including FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Lead development of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), isolation sheets and work procedures, and provide technical reviews and approvals.
• Mentor less‑experienced team members and contribute to project estimates, proposals and business development.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Required profile

• Approximately 7 years’ experience in testing and commissioning of secondary systems, controls and protection schemes for high‑energy generation and transmission.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, independent work style and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Automated protection testing tools.
• Testing and commissioning of secondary systems and protection schemes.
• Development and review of ITPs, isolation sheets and work procedures.

What we offer

• Base salary starting from $177,000 plus super.
• Flexible working arrangements and travel opportunities.
• Professional development, mentoring and exposure to diverse projects.
• Wellbeing benefits including discounted health insurance and fitness programs.
• Inclusive and equitable workplace culture.