Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement fund participation

PE registration support

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer specialized in Transmission & Distribution to design, develop and maintain the electrical grid infrastructure serving the Northern Cape region.

You will lead load flow and protection studies, manage projects from concept to commissioning, troubleshoot substation equipment, and ensure safety and standards, with opportunities for PE registration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transmission and distribution engineering.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E).

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and oversee the installation of high-voltage electrical equipment for transmission and distribution systems.
• Conduct load flow, fault analysis, and protection coordination studies for the grid network.
• Manage T&D projects from conception through to commissioning, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment and power lines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, and construction teams to optimize grid performance.

Skills

Power systems

Load flow analysis

Protection coordination

Substation design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer specialized in Transmission & Distribution to join their team in Kimberley. This role is essential for the design, development, and maintenance of the electrical grid infrastructure serving the Northern Cape region. You will be involved in planning, analyzing, and implementing projects to enhance the reliability and capacity of the T&D network. This hands-on position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the region's energy infrastructure development and maintenance, working on critical projects in Kimberley.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and oversee the installation of high-voltage electrical equipment for transmission and distribution systems.
• Conduct load flow, fault analysis, and protection coordination studies for the grid network.
• Manage T&D projects from conception through to commissioning, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment and power lines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, and construction teams to optimize grid performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transmission and distribution engineering.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, PSS/E).
• Solid understanding of substation design, overhead lines, and underground cabling.
• Knowledge of protection systems and relay coordination is required.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills for an on-site role.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for overtime pay.
• On-site position based in Kimberley with opportunities for site visits.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and retirement fund participation.
• Support for professional development, PE registration, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on vital infrastructure projects shaping the future of energy in the region.