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Description Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future
And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.
We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.
We’re looking for a Protection Engineer to join our Future Energy group.
At GHD, we are proud to be working at the forefront of the energy transition and advance the delivery of renewable, reliable and affordable power infrastructure to utilities, major industry, businesses and communities alike, as we collectively transition to a carbon-free future. We’ve worked in the energy transition space for well over a decade and have a mature and highly experienced team passionate about helping clients decarbonise their energy systems. At GHD, we call this client service offering Future Energy .
Strong growth within our Future Energy business has created an opportunity for an experienced Protection Design Engineer to join a dynamic and professional team. Working closely with key clients, broader Power group and our multi-disciplinary team, you will provide :
- Preparation of settings calculations and relay settings files
- Preparation of substation secondary designs, reports, specifications and project tender documents
- Clients and contractor engagement to define requirements, as part of tendering and ongoing project requirements
- Technical and construction support
- Scoping and preparation of proposals
- Work with an extended multi discipline team of engineers
- High level technical support and mentoring of mid-level and junior engineers within the team
- QA of design drawings, settings and reports produced by the team
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7-15 years related experience working with Power Utilities, ideally working for Western Power or on Western Power projects
- Experience in substation secondary design for substations/terminals 11kV to 330kV
- Experience in producing settings files for relays from all major protection relay manufacturers
- Proven experience in power system modelling using software such as Digsilent
- Knowledge of protection schemes and IEC61850
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 well-being, 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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