Senior Substation Design Engineer – On-site & Grid Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Substation Design Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead detailed HV substation designs and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery.

Requirements include a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of substations experience, with CAD proficiency (AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation). The role supports grid modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in electrical substation design.
• Experience with high‑voltage substations (33kV/132kV/275kV).
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering designs for electrical substations including single‑line diagrams and equipment specs.
• Specify HV equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, and surge arresters.
• Design protection and control systems including relay settings and SCADA integration.
• Perform earthing system design and analysis.
• Develop site layout plans with clearances and civil infra requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with national/international standards (SANS, IEC, IEEE).
• Coordinate design activities with civil, structural, and mechanical teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals for compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Substation Design Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead detailed HV substation designs and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery.

Requirements include a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of substations experience, with CAD proficiency (AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation). The role supports grid modernization initiatives.