Senior Protection Engineer

About GHD

GHD is a global professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction with over 11,000 employees across 200 offices worldwide. Committed to making a meaningful impact, GHD empowers its team to address critical challenges related to sustainable water, energy, and urban development.

Role Overview

We are searching for a Senior Protection Engineer to join our Electrical Delivery division based in Perth, Western Australia. You will apply your protection engineering expertise on significant Australian projects, particularly in renewable energy, power networks, and major infrastructure. You'll collaborate with utilities, government bodies, asset owners, and industry partners to deliver innovative, low-carbon, cost-efficient power solutions on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate protection settings and configure relay setting files.
• Produce and assess substation secondary designs, technical reports, specifications, and tender documents.
• Engage with clients and contractors to determine technical requirements during both tender and project phases.
• Offer technical and construction support throughout project execution.
• Define electrical work scopes and contribute to tender and proposal development.
• Lead a small team, delegating tasks to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Conduct regular team meetings and mentor graduate engineers, fostering their growth and confidence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across GHD offices to identify and pursue project opportunities.
• Review design drawings, protection settings, and reports to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive relevant experience in protection engineering supporting power utilities or similar clients.
• Proven ability in preparing protection and relay setting files and substation secondary designs.
• Skilled in power system modeling using tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, or equivalent software.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with Western Power projects or similar utility environments.
• Experience designing substation secondary systems across voltage ranges of 11 kV to 330 kV.
• Understanding of protection schemes and the IEC 61850 standard.
• Strong communication abilities in both writing and speaking.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support team development.

Our Commitment and Culture

GHD supports wellbeing, growth, and technological empowerment. We encourage creative thinking and provide opportunities to learn from specialists and varied projects. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications regardless of background, and support hybrid working arrangements balancing remote flexibility and in-office collaboration. We invite candidates who may not meet all criteria but offer valuable strengths to apply.