Lead High-Voltage T&D Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 160,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical + retirement benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to lead the design, development, and implementation of high-voltage T&D infrastructure, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety of the grid.

You will manage complex projects from concept to commissioning, mentor a team, and collaborate with regulators and utilities to meet standards and deliver strategic energy distribution improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 9+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on Transmission and Distribution.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of transmission lines, substations, and distribution networks.
• Develop technical specifications, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams for electrical systems.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of T&D equipment.
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Ensure compliance with national and international electrical engineering standards and regulations.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for T&D projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of electrical engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, contractors, and utility providers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues within the T&D network.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure construction quality meets design requirements.
• Contribute to the development of long-term T&D infrastructure strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to lead the design, development, and implementation of high-voltage T&D infrastructure, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety of the grid.

You will manage complex projects from concept to commissioning, mentor a team, and collaborate with regulators and utilities to meet standards and deliver strategic energy distribution improvements.