Electrical Engineer

Pele Energy Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pele Green Energy is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and commission electrical substations. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards, while also providing support to junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and 3-5 years of experience in power systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in engineering design or power systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems and communication protocols.
• Valid Driver's License and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer substation layouts and single-line diagrams.
• Perform calculations for short circuit analysis and load flow.
• Select appropriate substation equipment and oversee commissioning.

Skills

Knowledge of power systems

Proficient in MS Word

Strong verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BTech, B.Eng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

PV Sol

PV Syst

MatLab

Job description

Pele Green Energy is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of electrical substations.

This role requires a solid understanding of power systems, protection and control systems, and substation equipment, as well as the ability to work on multidisciplinary projects.

Job Responsibilities

1. Design and engineer substation layouts and single-line diagrams (SLDs) for high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substations
2. Develop and review electrical drawings, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications
3. Perform calculations for short circuit analysis, load flow, grounding, lightning protection, and relay settings
4. Select appropriate substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, and relays
5. Oversee or participate in the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of substation equipment and systems
6. Collaborate with project managers, civil and structural engineers, and construction teams to ensure integrated and timely project delivery
7. Ensure designs and installations meet applicable codes, standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, ANSI), and utility / client requirements
8. Support procurement by preparing technical specifications and reviewing vendor submittals
9. Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers and drafters
10. Ensure all documentation, reports, and drawings are complete, accurate, and up to date
11. Experience with SCADA systems, communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC)
12. Knowledge of renewable energy integration and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
13. Maintain current knowledge of legislation applicable to each project
14. Support the maintenance of the ISO Quality Management System
15. Make regular updates to in-house templates or engineering documents

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• BTech, B.Eng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical, or Electronic Engineering
• 3-5 years' experience in engineering design or power systems
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP
• Experience with relevant simulation and design software packages (PV Sol, PV Syst, WaSP, MatLab) is beneficial
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, protection schemes, and utility standards
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Projects, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
• Valid Driver's License and own car
• Detail-oriented, thorough, and a self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills