Hv & Grid Electrical Engineer

Mc Technology Staffing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider in South Africa is looking for an experienced HV & Grid Electrical Engineer to oversee technical and engineering support for high-voltage and medium-voltage activities on utility-scale Solar PV projects. The role involves supervision of installation, testing, and commissioning, along with ensuring compliance with grid code requirements. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of experience and a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years experience in HV / MV systems, substations, or utility / grid integration.
• Proven experience with protection systems, commissioning, FAT / SAT.
• Strong understanding of grid code requirements and compliance testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of HV / MV equipment.
• Support protection relay settings and verification.
• Provide engineering support during commissioning and energisation stages.

Skills

HV/MV system oversight

Commissioning support

Grid code compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

NDip / BTech / BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection relay coordination tools

Job description

Overview

The HV & Grid Electrical Engineer (Site) will provide technical oversight and engineering support for all high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) activities, including substation works, network integration, and grid compliance for utility-scale Solar PV projects. One engineer will be assigned to each site to support construction, commissioning, and energisation activities.

Key Responsibilities

HV / MV Network Oversight

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of HV / MV equipment including transformers, switchgear, cabling, and protection systems.
• Ensure correct integration of project substations into the utility network and compliance with design and standards.
• Monitor EPC and subcontractor work quality, safety, and technical compliance.

Substation Integration & Protection Support

• Support protection relay settings, configuration, and verification.
• Review SCADA, metering, communications, and protection interfaces required for grid connection.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and equipment performance evaluations.

Commissioning & Energisation

• Provide engineering support during commissioning and energisation stages.
• Assist with HV switching operations in collaboration with the utility and System Operator.
• Verify commissioning records, test results, and as-built documentation.

Grid Code Compliance & Testing

• Assist with planning and execution of grid code compliance tests.
• Support preparation of documentation and evidence submissions to the utility / System Operator.
• Ensure all test results meet regulatory requirements.

Technical Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with EPC teams, OEMs, protection engineers, and utility representatives.
• Provide technical reporting, daily / weekly progress updates, and risk logs.
• Review technical drawings, SLDs, protection diagrams, and network study outputs as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• NDip / BTech / BSc in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Power Systems preferred).
• Approximately 10 years experience in HV / MV systems, substations, or utility / grid integration.
• Proven experience with protection systems, commissioning, FAT / SAT, and energisation support.
• Strong understanding of grid code requirements and compliance testing.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Familiarity with power system studies and relay coordination tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on remote project sites.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or Solar PV grid-tie projects (advantageous).