Senior Protection Engineer – Sydney

* Join our specialist 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 Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.

Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.

The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

At Schneider Electric - Life Is On.

Our purpose is to help our customers use energy better: smarter, cleaner and more efficiently.

We are your energy technology partner.

We electrify, automate and digitalise every industry, business and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.
We are inventing and creating the energy technology that makes the new energy landscape possible.

In 2025 we were named in Australia's top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we were also recognised as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights.

We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of €38 billion in 2024 and 150,000+ employees spread across 100+ countries.

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 c...