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Power System Protection Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience
2–5 years
Employment
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
₹2 L–5 L / year
Deadline
Apply by 1 Nov 2026
Posted
2025-02-05

Required skills

SkillExperienceLevel
SCADA2+ yearsIntermediate
PLC Programming2+ yearsIntermediate

About the role

Job Title: Power System Protection Engineer

Location: Pan India

Job Type: Full-Time


Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Power System Protection Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field.


Key Responsibilities:

 Design and implement protection schemes for power plants and substations.

 Scheme checking, Panel Functional check.

 Conduct relay coordination studies and develop settings for various protective relays.

 Perform fault analysis and system stability studies.

 Troubleshoot and resolve protection system issues in a timely manner.

 Prepare technical documentation, including reports and presentations.

 Participate in field testing and commissioning of protection systems.

 Configure and maintain protective relays, including setting parameters based on system requirements.


Required Skills:

 A strong knowledge in Line Distance Protection, Transformer Protection, Feeder Protection, and Busbar Protection is mandatory. Additional protection skills are considered an add-on.

 Candidates must possess mandatory skills in protection relays configuration and testing for at least one of the following OEMs' relays: (GE, Siemens, Hitachi/ABB, Schneider Electric, SEL).

 Proficient in operating testing kits similar to CMC, demonstrating strong knowledge of their functionalities and applications.


Qualifications:

 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).

 Master of Engineering (M.E) in Power Systems.


What We Offer:

 Competitive salary and benefits package. Competitive salary based on experience.

 Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

 A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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