Senior Electrical Engineer Transmission Substations

EmporiumJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer : Transmission Substations -POS25281

Location : Gauteng South Africa

Salary : Market Related

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer : Transmission Substations to join our clients growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact energy projects that shape Africas sustainable future.

Role Purpose

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design management and optimisation of transmission and substation systems that transport high-voltage electricity from generation to distribution. You will oversee all aspects of project delivery from concept design and procurement through to construction and commissioning ensuring engineering excellence technical integrity and on-time execution.

Qualifications & Experience

BSc / BEng / BTech in Electrical Engineering (essential).
ECSA Professional Registration (PrEng or PrTech) or eligibility for registration.
Minimum 8 years experience in :

Electrical transmission and substation design.

Procurement and commissioning of electrical plant and equipment for major infrastructure projects.

HV and EHV transmission design and substation construction.

Experience in substation commissioning will be a strong advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Office AutoCAD / MicroStation CDEGS ETAP DIgSILENT or related substation software.

Excellent analytical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional cross-regional teams with a focus on technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design and delivery of transmission and substation projects.

Develop and manage project cost estimates including materials labour and equipment.

Oversee supplier design and delivery packages to ensure compliance with specifications budgets and timelines.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

Review and approve design drawings specifications and inspection reports.

Identify and implement value engineering and design optimisation opportunities.

Manage supplier performance conduct progress meetings and ensure adherence to quality and HSE standards.

Proactively mitigate risks resolve project delays and report on progress and performance.

Collaborate closely with Quality teams to ensure timely inspections and compliance with corrective actions.

Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your career to the next level please send your updated CV to .

Use reference : Senior Electrical Engineer : Transmission Substations -POS25281 the subject line of your email.

Please Note

Should you not hear from us within 21 working days kindly consider your application unsuccessful . We take every measure to ensure your personal information is securely stored in our database in line with data protection regulations

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,System Design,Firmware,NEC,PCB,Sensors,Signal Processing,Matlab,Fpga,Autocad,Programmable Logic Controllers,Revit

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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