Protection Engineer

2 days ago


Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jacobs Full time 104,000 - 130,878 per year

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our Power Solutions team is geared towards providing a more integrated approach offering end-to-end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions space. We are helping our clients meet the challenges faced in countries and cities across the globe, providing innovative solutions from replacing conventional thermal power plants with renewable energy to developing demand side management strategies.

We are currently looking for a
Protection Engineer
. This role is expected to represent Jacobs as a technical leader in the field of HV Protection Electrical Engineering across Transmission and Distribution and supporting the growth of the Substation Engineering team.

Responsibilities include

  • Protection design for distribution and transmission systems between 22kV and 500kV
  • Follow Jacobs Q&A procedures, as well as technical bulletins
  • Able to fulfil the role of a Lead Engineer for projects within defined packages and deliver on time and budget
  • Interact sand support other disciplines (i.e. Primary, secondary)
  • Contribute to the preparation of proposals, including scope development, pricing, and at times leading the proposal coordination when appropriate
  • Support and engage with customers in the region by providing technical support

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications

  • An experienced engineer with well-established power transmission experience
  • Proficient in development of Protection engineering deliverables such a, relay configuration files, setting reports, logic diagrams, signals list, as well as familiarity with secondary design
  • Familiar with main manufacturer relay software, like Enervista, PCM600, Digsi
  • Competency in Secondary and Protection design for Transmission and Distribution utilities with minor supervision
  • Able to directly liaise with clients in a confident manner and lead meetings with clients for small projects

Jacobs. A world where you can.
From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. #ASIAID
From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.



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