Contract Protection Engineer - Transmission & Renewable Energy - Perth
BH-330518-1
Posted: 18/03/2026
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- Australia Western Australia East Perth
- Contract
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Power Generation, T&D
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T&D
Role: Contract Protection Engineer – High Voltage | Power & Renewables
Location: Perth, CBD
Rate: $80–$90 per hour + Superannuation | 45‑hour week
Length: 12‑Month Contract (High Likelihood of Extension to 2029)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Protection Engineer to join a major Western Australian organisation delivering large‑scale transmission, power generation, and renewable energy projects. This role would suit an early-career engineer who is looking to accelerate their technical development across both design and commissioning activities. More experienced engineers are also encouraged to apply.
About the Role
Working within a specialist Protection & Controls engineering team, you will support the development and delivery of protection systems across multiple 220kV/33kV substations and associated generation assets, including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems. Responsibilities include:
Why this Role
How to apply
For more information, click apply or drop me through your CV and a contract number to laurence.bromley@nesfircroft.com.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Perth, CBD
Rate: $80–$90 per hour + Superannuation | 45‑hour week
Length: 12‑Month Contract (High Likelihood of Extension to 2029)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Protection Engineer to join a major Western Australian organisation delivering large‑scale transmission, power generation, and renewable energy projects. This role would suit an early-career engineer who is looking to accelerate their technical development across both design and commissioning activities. More experienced engineers are also encouraged to apply.
About the Role
Working within a specialist Protection & Controls engineering team, you will support the development and delivery of protection systems across multiple 220kV/33kV substations and associated generation assets, including wind, solar and battery energy storage systems. Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to protection system design, including grading studies, protection settings and functional design documentation.
- Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical scopes across high‑voltage infrastructure projects.
- Supporting FAT testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ensuring correct configuration of protection relays (including IEC 61850 MMS/GOOSE protocols).
- This position offers a good blend of technical design (approx. 50%) and field commissioning exposure (approx. 50%).
- Demonstratable experience in the power industry, preferably within utilities, mining, or HV commissioning/testing environments.
- Capability in protection settings, coordination calculations and interpreting protection system requirements.
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with HV systems (33kV and above), cable drawings, earthing studies and load calculations.
Why this Role
- You will join a stable team of 14 protection and control systems engineers who will be there to guide and accelerate your skills development.
- Work on the latest and most talked about power and renewables projects in WA.
- Exposure to a wide range of power generation and electrical systems.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Limited site travel
How to apply
For more information, click apply or drop me through your CV and a contract number to laurence.bromley@nesfircroft.com.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.