Senior Substation Engineer - HV Design & Projects Lead

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to design, develop and oversee substation projects in the Queenstown area and Eastern Cape. You will work on various configurations from distribution facilities to transmission-scale infrastructure, focusing on high-voltage equipment, protection, and control systems.

The role requires a strong engineering background, CAD proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in substation design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage equipment, power system studies, and protection principles.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Queenstown and Eastern Cape.

Responsabilités

• Design and engineer electrical substation layouts, including equipment selection.
• Develop single-line and three-line diagrams and control/protection designs.
• Specify materials and equipment for substations and upgrades.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection engineers during design phase.
• Review submittals to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure adherence to national and international standards (SANS, IEC, IEEE) and safety regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and cost estimates.
• Assist in developing maintenance and operating procedures for substations.

Connaissances

High-voltage systems

Protection & control design

Electrical CAD

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

Electrical design tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to design, develop and oversee substation projects in the Queenstown area and Eastern Cape. You will work on various configurations from distribution facilities to transmission-scale infrastructure, focusing on high-voltage equipment, protection, and control systems.

The role requires a strong engineering background, CAD proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.