Leveraging decades of experience, Equans Solar & Storage is the one-stop partner for scaled, integrated and performant solutions on solar & storage energy projects.
Our mission: serving energy transition and low carbon world by empowering the deployment and integration of solar and storage solutions.
We provide solar PV & hybrid plants, energy storage, innovation and solar PV B2B customers.
Operating in 15 countries, with more than 1,500 experts dedicated to solar PV and high voltage, Equans Solar & Storage has installed over 6GW solar energy capacity worldwide, 550 MWh BESS and is operating and maintaining approximately 2GW of solar PV plants.
The team you'll be joining
Our Australian team consists of approximately 50 highly skilled engineers, and it is expanding rapidly due to the growth of large-scale hybrid projects.
What you'll be leading
AsaProtectionandControlEngineer,youwillplayacriticalroleinthedesign,implementation,andcommissioningofelectricalprotectionsystemsforlargescalephotovoltaic(solarfarm)projectsacrossAustralia.
Youwillberesponsibleforensuringthesafe,reliable,andefficientoperationofhigh-voltage(HV)gridconnections,integratingsolargenerationassetsintothenationalelectricitynetwork.Yourworkwillinvolveprotectionschemedesign,relaysettingsandconfiguration,coordinationstudies,andsupportingcommissioningactivitiesonsite.
You'll report to the Head of substation.
Your main responsibilities:
DesignHVprotectionschemesforgrid-tiedsolarfarms(e.g.,primaryandbackupprotection,faultdetection,islandingprotection).
Performcoordinationandselectivitystudiesforprotectionsettings.




SupportFactoryAcceptanceTesting(FAT),SiteAcceptanceTesting(SAT),andcommissioning.
Reviewandvalidategridcompliancestudies(includingR1/R2submissionsforAEMO).
Troubleshootandresolveprotection-relatedissuesduringconstructionandoperationphases.
EnsurealignmentwithAustraliangridcodesandnetworkoperatorstandards.
LiaisewithNSPsandAEMOduringtheconnectionapprovalprocess.
The profile we're looking for
Master's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in Protection & Control engineering,
Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management processes.
StrongunderstandingofHVsystems(33kV,66kV,132kVandabove)andprotectionprinciples.
Experiencewithrelayconfigurationtools(e.g.,DIGSI,SELAcSELerator,PCM600).
FamiliaritywithAustraliangridconnectionprocessesandstandards.
Excellentproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyandinmultidisciplinaryteams
Our recruitment process
An initial conversation with the recruiter/Local HR
One or two interviews with the hiring manager or relevant team lead
A final conversation may be held with an additional senior team member.
We'll keep you informed every step of the way – our process is guided by transparency and care.
Our Commitment
At Equans, we believe in the value of diverse talent.
This role is open to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and safety – key pillars of who we are as a company.
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