Control and Protection Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Control & Protection Engineer specializing in switchgear and substations to join our team at a prominent location on Ferozpur Road, Lahore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and validating control and protection logic, interlocking schemes, and automation sequences. This role involves configuring, testing, and commissioning numerical relays, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and control panels both at the factory and on-site. The engineer will lead protection testing, troubleshooting, and reliability checks during installation and commissioning phases, ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely. Additionally, the candidate will provide expertise in retrofitting, upgrades, and maintenance of protection and control systems while ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as IEC, IEEE, and NTDC/KE. Collaboration with production, project, and quality teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and validate control and protection logic, interlocking schemes, and automation sequences to meet project requirements.
- Configure, test, and commission numerical relays, IEDs, and control panels both at factory settings and on-site installations.
- Lead protection testing, troubleshooting, and reliability assessments during installation and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical expertise for retrofitting, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance of protection and control systems.
- Ensure all protection and control systems comply with IEC, IEEE, and NTDC/KE standards.
- Collaborate closely with production, project management, and quality assurance teams to facilitate seamless project execution.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 4 to 6 years of professional experience in protection and control systems within the power industry, specifically focusing on substations and switchgear.
- Strong understanding of power system protection schemes, including overcurrent, distance, differential, transformer, and busbar protection.
- Hands-on experience with numerical relay configuration software such as Siemens DIGSI, ABB PCM600, Schneider, SEL, or equivalent platforms.
- Proficient in relay settings calculations, fault analysis, and protection coordination to ensure system reliability and safety.
- Familiarity with SCADA/RTU systems and communication protocols, including IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where technical expertise and teamwork are highly valued. Candidates with a proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills will thrive in this role.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes, clearly indicating the position title in the subject line.