Electrical Power Distribution Engineer — Upington Impact

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in power distribution to join our team. You will design, analyze, and optimize distribution networks to support local infrastructure and critical services.

The role emphasizes load flow, protection coordination, substation design, and hands-on project delivery, offering growth in a dynamic environment within the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical power distribution systems design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of power system analysis, protection schemes, and substation design.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement upgrades and expansions for electrical power distribution systems.
• Conduct load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protection coordination for distribution networks.
• Specify and select electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, cables, and protective devices.
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with relevant electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Oversee construction and commissioning activities, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, reports, and specifications.

Skills

Power distribution design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in power distribution to join our team. You will design, analyze, and optimize distribution networks to support local infrastructure and critical services.

The role emphasizes load flow, protection coordination, substation design, and hands-on project delivery, offering growth in a dynamic environment within the Northern Cape.