Principal Protection Engineer

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Overview

Role: Principal Protection Engineer – Transmission & Renewables

Location: Adelaide, Hybrid Working

Salary: up to $230k + bonus

This is an Australian business with 20 years of footprint in Australia that has doubled their renewable energy portfolio in the last 2 years and is hiring key people in leadership positions to continue the growth. Are you one of them?

Why Join?
  • Strong project pipeline – 2025 order book is full, and 2026 is nearly secured
  • Major Transmission & Renewable Energy projects - up to $500mil each.
  • Be part of a company that is deeply committed to reliable, efficient energy supply and actively involved in community initiatives.
  • Step into a leadership position with real impact on the energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct system fault analysis to ensure network resilience and stability.
  • Develop protection grading strategies to optimize system performance.
  • Oversee functional design and design integration for complex transmission projects.
  • Provide expertise in transmission network systems, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
  • Ensure alignment with TransGrid protection & automation specifications, leading application and implementation efforts.
What We're Looking For
  • Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in protection engineering, secondary design, and automation.
  • Proven expertise in transmission network projects, ideally within an EPC environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Transgrid protection & automation requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills to engage with internal and external teams effectively.
Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a Principal Protection Engineer looking to make an impact, or a Senior Protection Engineer ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to or call Jasmine on for an initial conversation.

For all other inquiries, visit our website:

Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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