Electrical Distribution Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Safety culture

Job summary

Our client in Upington, Northern Cape seeks an Electrical Distribution Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the electrical distribution network for facilities and external clients. You'll manage load studies, power quality, protection schemes, and coordinate with field operations.

This site-based role requires strong MV/LV distribution knowledge and hands-on project execution in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical distribution systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of low and medium voltage distribution principles.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for distribution networks.
• Experience with electrical CAD software.
• Knowledge of South Africa electrical codes and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the installation of electrical distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, and underground/overhead lines.
• Conduct load studies and power factor analysis to ensure system capacity and efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies for power quality improvement and voltage regulation.
• Perform fault analysis and design protective relaying schemes to ensure system safety and reliability.
• Manage maintenance and upgrade projects for electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Liaise with utility providers on grid connection requirements and power supply issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical distribution system faults and outages.
• Prepare project cost estimates, technical specifications, and maintenance reports.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in electrical distribution engineering.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

Protection and control

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BEng Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD

Power system analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Electrical Distribution Engineer to join their operations in Upington, Northern Cape. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining the electrical distribution network that serves their facilities and potentially external clients. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient supply of electricity, involving aspects of power distribution design, load management, and infrastructure upgrades. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of low and medium voltage distribution systems, power quality, and protection schemes. This position is site-based, requiring active involvement in field assessments, project execution, and collaboration with operational teams. Your contributions will be crucial for maintaining the integrity and capacity of our client's electrical infrastructure in a region with unique operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the installation of electrical distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, and underground/overhead lines.
• Conduct load studies and power factor analysis to ensure system capacity and efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies for power quality improvement and voltage regulation.
• Perform fault analysis and design protective relaying schemes to ensure system safety and reliability.
• Manage maintenance and upgrade projects for electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Liaise with utility providers on grid connection requirements and power supply issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical distribution system faults and outages.
• Prepare project cost estimates, technical specifications, and maintenance reports.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in electrical distribution engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical distribution systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of low and medium voltage power distribution principles and practices.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools and software.
• Understanding of protection and control systems for distribution networks.
• Experience with electrical CAD software for reviewing distribution layouts and schematics.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and safety standards in South Africa.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a field environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits are provided.
• Professional development opportunities, including training on new distribution technologies and safety certifications, are available.
• You will work in a dynamic environment with exposure to critical infrastructure projects.
• Our client fosters a strong safety culture and values employee contributions.
• Generous annual leave and other employee benefits are included.
• Career progression pathways within the utility and infrastructure engineering departments are encouraged.