Senior Power Systems Engineer - HV Substations Leader

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Development budget and certifications

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Annual performance bonuses

Prime Randburg office location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Randburg to lead the design and delivery of high‑voltage substations, transmission, and distribution projects. You will provide expert technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure design integrity, safety, and efficiency across large-scale projects.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Pr.Eng. with ECSA, and 12+ years of relevant experience, including substations up to 400 kV.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems).
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• ≥12 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience in designing substations up to 400 kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and engineering of high-voltage substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Develop detailed engineering specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Perform advanced power system analysis, including load flow, fault studies, and transient stability.
• Oversee the selection and specification of high-voltage electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, protection relays).
• Ensure designs comply with national and international electrical engineering standards and codes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Review and approve engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct technical site investigations and support commissioning activities.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in power engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering - Power Systems

Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Randburg to lead the design and delivery of high‑voltage substations, transmission, and distribution projects. You will provide expert technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure design integrity, safety, and efficiency across large-scale projects.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Pr.Eng. with ECSA, and 12+ years of relevant experience, including substations up to 400 kV.