Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd – Campbelltown NSW
Engineering Technologist (Protection)- Full Time
$80,******,000 AUD annually plus superannuation
A.C.N. *********** PTY LTD T/A Spark Professional Services
Campbelltown, NSW ****
ABN **************
About Us
Spark Professional Services is a leading Australian provider of high and low-voltage electrical engineering solutions, with over 15 years of expertise in testing, commissioning, design, switching, maintenance, and protection systems.
We deliver safe, compliant, and reliable outcomes for critical infrastructure in data centers, mining, renewable energy, commercial/industrial sites, water/utilities, and transport infrastructure.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technologist specializing in protection systems to support our engineering team.
You will assist in applying and adapting established protective relay technologies to safeguard power systems from faults, supporting reliability, selectivity, and operational safety under the guidance of senior engineers.
This role involves hands‐on technical support for HV/LV protection installations, testing, and integration into projects such as data center switchgear networks and substation upgrades.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist engineers in analysing technical blueprints, protection logic diagrams, and scheme drawings for HV/MV substations, transmission, and distribution networks.
Support the application and modification of existing protective relay technologies to suit project-specific requirements, in compliance with AS/NZS standards.
Conduct testing and evaluation of protection relays, CTs/VTs, circuit breakers, and associated control/protection panels using established methodologies and software tools (ETAP, PowerFactory, DigSILENT) under engineer supervision.
Assist in preparing technical specifications and equipment schedules for protective relays and associated equipment,



liaising with OEMs (e.g., Siemens, ABB, GE, Schneider, SEL) as directed.
Assist with the preparation of technical documentation, including protection reports, single-line diagrams, and functional specifications.
Support SCADA and communication system integration tasks for protection and control systems.
Assist with developing and tracking technical project schedules and documentation for protection-related works.
Provide technical support during factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) activities, helping verify compliance with design intent.
Assist senior engineers in investigating protection system maloperations and help implement corrective measures.
Apply WHS, isolation, and safe work requirements when carrying out testing and implementation tasks.
Stay current with developments in protection technologies and relevant industry standards under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree (or relevant diploma/advanced diploma) in engineering technology or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant experience
Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes, HV cable testing (VLF, Tan Delta, PD, HiPot), and protection relay testing (primary/secondary injection)
Working knowledge of AS/NZS standards and WHS legislation, including permit-to-work procedures
Practical experience supporting protection coordination, SCADA integration, and fault diagnosis tasks on HV/MV equipment
Willingness to keep up to date with developments in electrical engineering technologies and best practices
Solid technical troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under the guidance of engineers
Willingness to travel to different project sites
What We Offer
Competitive salary and superannuation
Professional development, training, and career progression in a growing team
Exposure to high-profile projects in critical infrastructure
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📌 Engineering Technologist (Protection) (Sydney)
🏢 Efficient Recruitment Services
📍 Sydney