Position Summary
The Protection Engineer is responsible for testing, configuring, and commissioning protection relays and schemes at all substations and switching points within the project. Working under scope, the engineer ensures that all protection logic, settings, and schemes are properly implemented, coordinated, and aligned with system protection philosophies, project specifications, and grid code requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and validate relay settings (e.g., MiCOM, SEPAM, or equivalent) for various protection applications.
- Conduct primary and secondary injection testing of protection systems.
- Verify tripping logic, breaker interlocks, control wiring, and protection coordination.
- Review and interpret protection SLDs, logic diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and system energization.
- Coordinate with SCADA, commissioning, and electrical teams to ensure full functionality of protection schemes.
- Ensure compliance with international standards such as IEC 60255, ANSI, and relevant utility/grid codes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any protection scheme issues encountered during testing or operation.
- Document relay configurations, test results, settings files, and redline drawings for final handover.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on power systems or protection.
Years of Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in protection system testing, commissioning, or relay configuration.
Industry Exposure
Experience in utility substations, oil & gas, or large-scale EPC infrastructure projects.
Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- Familiarity with relay configuration software
- Use of injection test sets and protection testing software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation
Technical Skills
- Understanding of protection schemes (overcurrent, differential, distance, transformer, busbar, etc.).
- Hands-on experience in testing and validating relay logic and settings.
- Knowledge of relevant protection standards (IEC, ANSI, utility-specific).
- Ability to interface with SCADA/IED systems and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, IEC 61850).
- Experience in resolving site-level protection issues and supporting energization readi- ness.
Personal Attributes
- Precise, analytical, and committed to reliability and safety.
- Clear communicator, especially during high-pressure commissioning phases.
- Able to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary site teams.
- Organized, proactive, and attentive to technical documentation.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- International field experience on energy or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of Schneider Electric and ABB protection and automation systems (general familiarity).
- Fluency in English; Swahili or French is a plus.
Work Conditions
- Full-time site-based role across substations in Uganda.
- Work in high-voltage areas under strict safety procedures and PPE compliance.
- Requires flexibility for extended working hours during testing and energization phases.
- Field coordination with internal teams, subcontractors, and utility representatives.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your CV to People@peoplebrand.co.ug