Technical Lead – Projects and Services (Protection Engineer) job at Amotech Africa (SMC) Ltd

Amotech Africa is a leading tests and measurements solution provider in the Africa. We also offer technical services, instrument calibration and repair services. With our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya we have a presence in the greater African region with offices in DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania and servicing clients in Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Zambia.

Role: Technical Lead – Projects and Services (Protection Engineer)

Amotech Africa is recruiting a Technical Lead – Projects & Services (Protection Engineer) who will lead the technical delivery of electrical testing, commissioning, protection, SCADA, and engineering services across all projects within the Services Department. The Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring project execution and upholding quality and compliance standards in alignment with the company’s strategic direction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in system protection and control engineering.
• Proven experience in Testing & Commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, transformers, GIS/AIS, and associated systems.
• Ability to lead or execute protection coordination studies using software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, CYME).
• Knowledge of power system components such as CT’s, VT’s, Meters, Circuit Breakers, Load Break Switches, Vacuum Contactor etc.
• Proficiency in protection relay configuration and testing tools.
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles and schemes.
• Familiarity with SCADA and communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering

• Lead the development of new electrical testing, protection, and SCADA service offerings to support diversification goals.
• Review and interpret MV/HV protection and control system designs, including relay settings, protection schemes, and wiring diagrams.
• Review and interpret OEM specifications, client requirements, and project standards.

Project Management and Delivery

• Lead technical aspects of projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review project proposals, technical specifications, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and OEM partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead a team of project engineers (power systems protection & control).
• Ensure 100% QA/QC compliance for all technical deliverables in line with organizational standards.

Testing and Commissioning

• Develop testing and commissioning plans for MV/HV systems.
• Lead on-site testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide post-installation support and troubleshooting.

Technical Support for Commercial & Business Development

• Support tender preparation by defining scope, technical methodology, manpower estimates, and equipment requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, OEMs, and stakeholder.
• Conduct technical presentations and training for clients and team members.
• Provide the commercial team with accurate technical inputs for proposals, SLAs, and bids.
• Identify new markets and technical opportunities in testing, commissioning, protection, and engineering services offered by AAL

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all designs and installations comply with international and local standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, risk assessments, and technical work instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in MV/HV protection systems.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.

What We Offer Our Employees:

1. Opportunity to work in an international environment.
2. Cooperation with a highly qualified team with one of the region’s leading companies in the industry.
3. Great working environment
4. Competitive Remuneration
5. A wide range of training opportunities

• Lead the development of new electrical testing, protection, and SCADA service offerings to support diversification goals.
• Review and interpret MV/HV protection and control system designs, including relay settings, protection schemes, and wiring diagrams.
• Review and interpret OEM specifications, client requirements, and project standards.
• Lead technical aspects of projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review project proposals, technical specifications, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and OEM partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead a team of project engineers (power systems protection & control).
• Ensure 100% QA/QC compliance for all technical deliverables in line with organizational standards.
• Develop testing and commissioning plans for MV/HV systems.
• Lead on-site testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide post-installation support and troubleshooting.
• Support tender preparation by defining scope, technical methodology, manpower estimates, and equipment requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, OEMs, and stakeholder.
• Conduct technical presentations and training for clients and team members.
• Provide the commercial team with accurate technical inputs for proposals, SLAs, and bids.
• Identify new markets and technical opportunities in testing, commissioning, protection, and engineering services offered by AAL
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with international and local standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, risk assessments, and technical work instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in MV/HV protection systems.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.

• System protection and control engineering
• Testing & Commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, transformers, GIS/AIS, and associated systems
• Protection coordination studies using software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, CYME)
• Knowledge of power system components (CT’s, VT’s, Meters, Circuit Breakers, Load Break Switches, Vacuum Contactor etc.)
• Protection relay configuration and testing tools
• Power system protection principles and schemes
• SCADA and communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.)
• Project Management
• Technical writing
• Client liaison
• Team leadership
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Troubleshooting
• Risk assessment

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.