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Electrical Engineer - Hv Transmission Lines - Centurion
Aecom
Gauteng
Hybrid
ZAR 600 000 - 900 000
Full time
Job summary
A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Technologist - ICT Design (Electrical) based in Centurion, Gauteng. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in ICT designs. This role involves collaboration with teams globally and offers a flexible hybrid work model. Strong client relationship management is essential, along with technical excellence in project coordination. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are provided.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years' experience within the built environment working on ICT designs.
- Registered as a candidate with ECSA.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates coordination of project teams.
- Provides specialized technical input into studies and design work.
- Maintains and develops technical skills and abilities.
Skills
Education
Centurion, Gauteng AECOM
Posted today
Company Description
AECOM is seeking a Technologist - ICT Design (Electrical) to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM's primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.
With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.
Start here. Grow here.
Job Description
Here\'s what you will be doing:
Technical Excellence:
- Facilitates in the coordination of small - mid-size project teams of discipline-led engineers. Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
- Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the expertise and identifies discrepancies in results.
- Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others.
- Participates in and creates an interdisciplinary review of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection).
- Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design.
- Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
- Prepares technical specifications.
- Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision—technical coordination with authorities for approvals.
- Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.
- Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
- Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, BIM models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to quality, occupational health and safety and corporate standards.
- Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain client relationships.
- Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc.
- Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.
Qualifications
Here is what we are looking for:
- BTech degree (Electrical) from an accredited University
- Minimum 4 years\' experience within the built environment working on ICT designs
- Registered as a candidate with ECSA
Additional Information
At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity
At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients\' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you\'ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you\'ve always envisioned. Here, you\'ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Centurion, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y AECOM
Posted today
Company Description
AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer - HV Transmission Lines to be based in South Africa\'s Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM\'s culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM\'s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.
With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.
Start here. Grow here.
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer provides senior technical leadership and delivery capability across a broad range of transmission line projects from 132kV to 765kV. This includes greenfield projects, asset upgrades, reconductoring, thermal uprating, foundation and structure strengthening, line cut-ins, and asset renewal schemes. The role involves hands-on design, technical review, and interdisciplinary collaboration across project stages from concept to construction.
Experience relating to OHL design:
- Select appropriate conductor types, earthwires, and OPGW based on system requirements and environmental factors.
- Perform insulation coordination studies, including BIL ratings, insulator string design, and strike/arcing distance assessments.
- Review electrical clearances and evaluate thermal ratings of line sections under different loading scenarios.
- Conduct shielding angle analysis, critical span evaluations, and lightning protection adequacy assessments.
- Contribute to EMF, induction, and line loss analysis using applicable software, coordinate termination and bonding interfaces with substation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning, scheduling, and execution of HV transmission line projects including:
- Prepare cost estimates, project budgets, and resource allocation plans.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
- Coordination and technical leadership in the delivery of HV transmission line engineering and design projects/packages.
- Developing transmission line alignments, profiles, and structure spotting using PLS-CADD.
- Performing sag-tension analysis and validating clearances in accordance with relevant standards (e.g. EN 50341, NG TS 2.04).
- Preparing and reviewing design deliverables including plan/profile drawings, stringing charts, structure schedules, and loading reports.
- Assessing tower and pole structure loading and coordinating foundation designs with geotechnical inputs.
- Leading and/or contributing to the following project types:
- Reconductoring and sag-tension recalculations
- Uprating and clearance improvement studies
- Structure/pole strength assessments and retrofits
- Foundation strengthening (e.g., pile extensions, grillage upgrades)
- Line cut-ins, tee-offs, and route deviations
- Tower/pole replacements and asset renewal
- OPGW or earthwire replacement and shielding reviews
- Participating in design reviews, QA/verification processes, and constructability assessments.
- Supporting delivery of construction-ready drawings and material schedules.
- Coordinating with drafting, structural, civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams for integrated design outputs.
- Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and design innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering) is essential.
- A minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in HV (132kV+) overhead line transmission design and delivery.
- Chartered or Professional Engineer status (or working towards it) is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience delivering a range of HV OHL projects including new builds, reconductoring, uprating, and asset renewals.
- Proven ability to coordinate across disciplines and review detailed technical outputs to a high standard.
- Software\'s that are essential: PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER / PLS-POLE, Microsoft Excel / Office
Additional Information
At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity
At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients\' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you\'ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you\'ve always envisioned. Here, you\'ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID:
REF48175I
Business Line:
Building Engineering
Business Group:
DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
Enterprise Capabilities
Work Location Model:
Hybrid
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- Mentoring and training in presentation and report writing skills
- Digsilent PowerFactory software skills. PowerFactory is the world\'s leading power system simulation software, and persons with suitable knowledge of PowerFactory are highly sought after, worldwide.
NOTE: Only qualified electrical engineers or final year students studying towards a degree (B.Sc.(Eng) or B.Eng should apply).
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- Mentoring by an accredited professional engineer
- Structured PowerFactory training courses (CPD accredited)
- Exposure to the various different fields of electrical engineering
- Mentoring and training in presentation and report writing skills
- Digsilent PowerFactory software skills. PowerFactory is the world\'s leading power system simulation software, and persons with suitable knowledge of PowerFactory are highly sought after, worldwide.
NOTE: Only qualified electrical engineers or final year students studying towards a degree (B.Sc.(Eng) or B.Eng should apply).
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