Electrical Engineer (Protection & Control)

Key Recruitment Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in substation protection and control systems. The role involves design, development, and coordination of control systems at various voltage levels while ensuring compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates should have a B. Tech, B.Sc, or B. Eng in Electrical Engineering and relevant industry experience. This position offers a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years experience in electrical engineering, specifically protection and control.
• Proficient in relevant design and simulation tools.
• Experience in design and supervision of substation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical specifications for substation control and protection systems.
• Design and implement protection and control schemes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors during project execution.

Skills

Protection and control

SCADA integration

Fault analysis

Education

B. Tech / B.Sc / B. Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DIgSILENT

ETAP

Job description

Well-established engineering consultancy specializing in electrical power systems seeks to employ an Electrical Engineer with a focus on substation protection and control plant.

Based in Centurion For the position you would be required to have : B. Tech / B.Sc / B. Eng in Electrical Engineering Around 5 years experience in electrical engineering, specifically protection and control within high-voltage substations Proficient in relevant design and simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, DIgSILENT, ETAP, etc Experience of : integration of SCADA, metering scheme design, protection setting calculations, substation automation system design Responsibilities would include you to : Develop and / or review technical specifications and drawings for substation control and protection systems at MV, HV and EHV levels.

Design and implement protection and control schemes, from concept design to detail design (including protection and control scheme schematic drawings), to supervising implementation and commissioning.

Participate in system studies, fault analysis and protection settings.

Ensure all designs comply with applicable international standards (e.g., IEC, SANS, NRS), utility / client standards and employers requirements as well as project specific standards and specifications.

Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors during project planning and execution.

Provide technical input during the procurement of control and protection equipment.

Witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning of protection and control plant systems.

Support maintenance and troubleshooting activities in operational substations.

Prepare technical documentation, reports, and as-built records.

Remuneration around Rk per annum Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on for more information