Senior Protection & Control Engineer at Juru — NeverHard

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.