Senior Protection Engineer – Sydney

* Join our growing Power Systems team; Digital Power Application Center


* Make an Impact, grow your career and join a truly global organisation


* Macquarie Park - hybrid working, rewarding salary package + bonus + benefits

About Us

Schneider's purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.

At Schneider we call this Life Is On.

Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

At the centre of the new electric world, our Power Systems team provides end-to-end solutions for large and critical end users, maximising full lifecycle asset and system value.

Our diverse product range includes a variety of LV, MV, Semiconductors and other niche offers and expanding digital solutions.

Providing our valued Customers with market products across; energy, chemicals, food, mining, mobility, and data centers, just to name a few.

The Opportunity

Joining our growing Power Systems team as a Senior Protection Engineer, you will be based in Sydney as a key member of our Digital Power Application Center.

Working with a close-knit team of passionate technical professionals, you will leverage your background and take your career to the next level as you play a central role in protection schemes, relay configuration and key commissioning activities across various platforms and protocols.

You will be empowered to work in an environment that will include a mix of time in the office, valuable face time with Customers on-site commissioning work.

With all the tools to succeed, you will enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and all the benefits you'd expect from a truly global organisation as you gear up to make an Impact with the team at Schneider Electric.

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:



* Design, implement, and test protection schemes for electrical power systems


* Utilise your technical experience to configure and test protection relays


* Read and interpret schematic and wiring diagrams and adhere to relevant standards and other internal processes


* Conduct site visits for requirements assessment, relay testing, and commissioning support.


* Collaborate with Project Managers and other internal stakeholders in meeting technical standards and adhering to project goals and customer requirements


* Reporting and other data analytics within an organisation focused on an expanding suite of digital


* offers and related infrastructure


* Support in developing and mastering technologies like cybersecurity, digital twins and other emerging technologies within an organisation focused on Mastery


* Interpret and apply IEC 61850 standards and legacy protocols such as Modbus, DNP3 etc.


* Perform relay testing and commissioning using Omicron test equipment, including modules such as Overcurrent, Transformer Differential etc.

Our ideal candidate will possess:



* Tertiary qualific...