Electrical Engineer (Substation Design)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for HV and MV substations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review single-line diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations and equipment sizing.
• Develop specifications and technical schedules for transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, protection equipment and other substation equipment.
• Undertake substation layouts, equipment arrangements and cable schedules.
• Assist with protection and control system design and integration.
• Perform electrical studies and calculations where required, including fault-level, load-flow and protection-related studies.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Review drawings, calculations and technical documentation produced by other engineers and designers.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Conduct site inspections and support troubleshooting and technical investigations.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable South African and international electrical standards and project specifications.
• Contribute to project planning, technical proposals and engineering estimates where required.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA or progress toward professional registration will be advantageous.
• 38 years' relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably within substation, transmission, distribution or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in substation electrical design.
• Good understanding of HV/MV electrical systems, protection, switchgear and transformers.
• Experience producing and interpreting electrical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, codes and utility requirements.
• Experience with electrical design and engineering software.
• Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project and client sites when required.