Established in ****, Asplundh is an experienced and trusted world leader in Tree / Arboriculture Services, employing over 36,000 staff in operations throughout the USA, Canada, Recent Zealand and Australia.
We bring over 90 years of international experience and 27 years national experience in providing industry leading solutions and are leaders in providing innovative vegetation management solutions.
The business is seeking a full time Electrical Protection Engineer.
The Electrical Protection Engineer provides technical leadership to the protection design function, ensuring network protection systems are safe, reliable and effective in safeguarding assets, workers and the public.
This role leads the development, review and implementation of protection schemes across the electricity network, while mentoring engineers and supporting critical projects that enable the safe and reliable operation of the power system.
The role may involve travel to different sites in Australia.
Salary offered is $165,000 - $175,000pa plus super.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of protection designs and settings in line with project schedules
Review, design and maintain protection and control schemes across the network
Provide expert technical advice on protection systems, relay configurations and investigations




Mentor and develop engineers to maintain strong technical capability in the team
Conduct technical investigations into equipment performance and protection events
Manage protection setting configurations
Liaise with client stakeholders
Support generator and customer connection assessments from a protection perspective
Contribute to the development and maintenance of client protection standards
Provide protection input into network planning and infrastructure projects
Qualifications and Licences
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or registration in NSW as a Professional Engineer (Electrical)
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in power system protection, supported by demonstrated experience leading technical outcomes in a complex operational or infrastructure environment.
Key capabilities include:
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to simplify complex technical electrical engineering concepts
Experience designing and implementing protection schemes
Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and operational teams
High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement

📌 Electrical Protection Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Asplundh Tree Experts
📍 Canberra