Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Juru is looking for an energetic and motivated Senior Protection & Control Engineer for our Engineering Design & Management Business Unit in Almaty. You will work on a wide range of IPP-based projects, including dedicated generation substations for PV plants, wind farms, and CCGT/Hydrogen plants, as well as designing HV/EHV utility substations across Central Asia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key responsibilities:

• develop protection and control schemes for 35-500 kV substations;
• prepare basic and detailed design documents, including protection schematics, wiring, and logic diagrams;
• develop design criteria, equipment technical specifications, datasheets, and BoQ for both brownfield and greenfield projects;
• perform protection coordination studies, develop relay settings, and establish protection philosophies for 35-500 kV systems;
• perform sizing for CTs and VTs for protection and metering devices;
• coordinate design activities with clients, stakeholders, and vendors;
• review work done by peers and act as a mentor to lead junior engineers.

Key requirements:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field;
• 6+ years of experience in engineering design of substations up to 500 kV;
• Deep understanding of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation;
• Strong working knowledge of GOST standards, PUE, and international regulations;
• Understanding of instrumentation commissioning and test procedures;
• Expert proficiency in CAD applications;
• Solid knowledge of SCADA and Emergency Control Automation systems;
• Experience in Digital Substation (ЦПС) design is a significant advantage;
• Proficiency in Eplan is a strong advantage;
• Skilled user of MS Office and Google Workspace;
• Good command of English and Russian, both written and verbal;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills;
• Well-organized, diligent, and able to deliver results under high pressure;
• Team-oriented with the agility to learn new skills and tools.

We offer:

• Work on utility-scale Renewable Energy and Grid Infrastructure projects;
• A professional environment and complex engineering challenges;
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience with annual discretionary bonuses;
• Learning opportunities to grow your career - training, courses, and more;
• Employee support benefits, including marriage and childbirth allowances.