Job Category: Engineering

Job Description:

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking a Senior Protection Engineer to join our Electrical Delivery team.

Bring your protection engineering expertise to major Australian projects supporting renewable energy, power networks and critical infrastructure. Working with utilities, government authorities, asset owners and industry partners, you'll help deliver reliable, affordable and lower-carbon power solutions across GHD's global markets.

We support your needs. Access the wellbeing, development and tools you need to thrive.
We help set your curiosity free. Learn from specialist knowledge and varied project experiences.
We encourage creative minds. Bring new ideas to complex technical challenges.
We connect you to what matters. Build meaningful relationships and create lasting community benefit.

Working with a cooperative and capable team, you will:

Prepare protection settings calculations and relay settings files

Prepare and review substation secondary designs, technical reports, specifications and tender documentation

Work with clients and contractors to define technical requirements during tendering and project delivery

Provide technical and construction support throughout the project lifecycle

Scope electrical work and contribute to tenders and proposals

Lead a small team independently,



allocating and delegating project work to support effective delivery

Arrange regular team meetings and mentor graduate engineers to build capability and confidence

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities

Review design drawings, protection settings and reports to support consistent quality outcomes

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Substantial relevant protection engineering experience delivering projects for power utilities or other relevant clients

Experience preparing protection settings, relay settings files and substation secondary designs

Demonstrated experience in power system modelling using DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP or similar software

It would also be helpful if you have:

Experience delivering Western Power projects or working in a comparable utility environment

Experience in substation secondary design across voltage levels from 11 kV to 330 kV

Knowledge of protection schemes and IEC 61850

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative approach, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and support the development of others

If you do not meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your experience may bring valuable strengths to the role and our team.

Interested? Apply Now

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process.



We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on wellbeing, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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About Us: Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

📌 Senior Protection Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Ghd
📍 Perth