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Engineer – System Protection

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) Kitwe & Chingola

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Employer and vacancy source: Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)

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  • EmployerCopperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)
  • LocationKitwe & Chingola
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Job facts

Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)
Location
Kitwe & Chingola
Posted
June 3, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Engineering & Construction
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)

Job description

Engineer – System Protection Opportunity in Kitwe & Chingola

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) is inviting applications for the position of Engineer – System Protection, a key role within our engineering team based in Kitwe and Chingola. This position is ideal for professionals seeking system protection engineer jobs in Kitwe who are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of power networks through expert design and management of protection systems.

About the Role: System Protection Engineer Jobs in Kitwe & Chingola

As an Engineer – System Protection at CEC, you will be responsible for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control equipment. This includes protection schemes, monitoring devices, alarm systems, and related instruments essential to the safe and efficient operation of the power system. Reporting directly to the Senior Engineer – Protection, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the power network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, install, and commission protection and control schemes to optimise power system performance.
  • Develop specifications for capital projects related to system protection.
  • Adjudicate tenders, oversee factory acceptance tests, and supervise installation and commissioning activities for turnkey and CEC-initiated projects.
  • Plan and implement maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Lead rapid fault investigations and coordinate prompt restoration of services to minimise downtime.
  • Conduct engineering studies to verify the correct operation and grading of protective devices, safeguarding primary plant equipment and personnel.
  • Calculate and set protection relay parameters accurately.
  • Implement modifications to protection systems to accommodate new technologies and operational requirements, ensuring all documentation is updated accordingly.
  • Investigate system failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
  • Manage company resources responsibly to prevent misuse.
  • Provide in-house training to enhance departmental expertise in test equipment and modern technology applications.
  • Monitor and control labour and operating budgets within prescribed limits.
  • Adhere strictly to company Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) policies and comply with all relevant regulations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
  • Membership with the Engineers Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
  • Minimum of three years relevant experience in power systems engineering.
  • Strong understanding of power systems and engineering drawings.
  • Proficient computing skills and effective oral and written communication abilities.
  • Familiarity with IEC61850 protocol and its engineering applications is highly desirable.

Employment Details

Location Kitwe & Chingola
Job Type Full Time, Permanent
Job Grade CEC 6
Application Closing Date June 11, 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online by visiting the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc careers page at
https://www.cec.com.zm/vacancy/cec-career-opportunity-engineer-system-protection/.
Please ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of June 11, 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking system protection engineer jobs in Kitwe to join a leading energy corporation committed to excellence and innovation in power system management.

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