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Professional Certification Program

Protection
Engineering
& Relay Testing

Your gateway to a high-growth international career in power systems — Middle East, Europe & beyond.

3 Months Intensive B.Tech EEE Hands-On Labs Global Placement 7 Relay Platforms
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3
Months Duration
7+
Relay Platforms
20+
Hiring Partners
5
Kerala Centres
Why This Program

Built for the
Global Power Sector

Protection Engineering is one of the most in-demand specialisations in the world — with a critical global shortage of qualified talent creating exceptional career openings.

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Global Demand

Smart grid expansion, renewable integration, and substation automation projects across the Middle East and Europe are creating urgent, ongoing demand for Protection Engineers.

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Premium Salaries

Earn 40–60 LPA tax-free in the Middle East or the equivalent of 100–120 LPA in Europe — among the highest packages available to Electrical graduates.

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Talent Shortage

A critical shortfall of competent relay testing professionals means job openings significantly exceed the talent pool — giving our graduates the upper hand.

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Industry-Grade Labs

Hands-on configuration, testing, and commissioning across 7 leading relay platforms — SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE, Schneider, Reyrolle, and ZIV.

Fast-Track Certified

An intensive, focused 3-month structure designed to get you from fundamentals to fully job-ready — far faster than any conventional academic route.

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Placement Network

Resume building, interview coaching, and direct placement connections to utilities and EPC companies across the Gulf, Europe, and beyond.

Power substation
Engineer at work
Power transmission
Engineer studying
Join engineers now working across the Middle East & Europe
Eligibility

Who Can
Join?

This program is ideal for ambitious engineers ready to step into high-value global roles.

  • Final-year or recent B.Tech graduates in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Working professionals seeking to transition into international Protection Engineering roles
  • Engineers in power utilities, EPC companies, or substations looking to upskill
  • Candidates targeting high-paying positions in the Middle East, Europe, and beyond
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Course Structure

Full Curriculum
& Software Training

7 core modules + hands-on training across every major industry relay platform used on live projects worldwide.

Core Technical Modules

  • Fundamentals of Power System Protection — theory and application principles
  • Numerical Relay Configuration, Testing & Commissioning
  • Fault Analysis and Relay Coordination Studies
  • IEC 61850 & Substation Automation Systems
  • PRP/HSR Networking & Protection Communication Systems
  • Protection Schemes for Transmission, Distribution & Industrial Systems
  • Disturbance Analysis and Event Report Interpretation

Relay Software Platforms

Software OEM
AcSELerator QuickSetSchweitzer (SEL)
DIGSISiemens AG
EnervistaGE Grid Solutions
MiCOM AgileSchneider Electric
PCM600ABB Ltd.
Reydisp EvolutionSiemens Reyrolle
ZivercomPlusZIV Group

Learning Outcomes — What You'll Be Able to Do

  • Configure, test, and commission relays from all major manufacturers
  • Perform relay coordination and fault analysis for real power systems
  • Implement IEC 61850 communication and substation automation solutions
  • Read, interpret, and analyse disturbance records and event logs
  • Design protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and industrial systems
  • Apply confidently for Protection Engineer roles in international markets
Career Pathways

Job Roles &
Hiring Companies

Our graduates land roles at the world's leading power utilities and engineering multinationals.

Protection Engineer
Relay Protection Engineer
Substation Automation Engineer
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Protection Testing Engineer
Power Systems Specialist

🏙️ Middle East Utilities

  • DEWA — Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
  • SEWA — Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority
  • QEWC — Qatar Electricity & Water Company
  • Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
  • MEW — Ministry of Electricity, Kuwait
  • EWA — Electricity & Water Authority, Bahrain
  • OETC — Oman Electricity Transmission Company

🌐 Global OEMs & EPCs

  • ABB Ltd.
  • Siemens AG
  • GE Grid Solutions
  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
  • Schneider Electric
  • T&D utilities across all countries
Limited Seats Available

Start Your
Global Career
Today

Take the first step toward your international career in Protection Engineering. Join a program trusted by engineers now working across the Middle East and Europe.

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📧 Email
info@irez.in
🌐 Website
www.irez.in
📍 Centres
Kollam · Kochi · Calicut
Thrissur · Trivandrum

5 Kerala training centres — classes available across the state

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