HV Project Engineer

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Recruitment Consultants is seeking a skilled High Voltage Project Engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves managing high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring they are executed safely, on time, and within budget.

The successful candidate will oversee project planning, design coordination, and compliance with electrical standards. A degree in Electrical Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-voltage projects, is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Engineer with ECSA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate high-voltage electrical project activities.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with South African electrical standards.

Skills

High-voltage electrical project management

Electrical reticulation

Construction coordination

Project scheduling and budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The High Voltage Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, design coordination, execution, and delivery of high‑voltage electrical infrastructure projects. The role will focus on HV networks, reticulation, substations, and associated infrastructure works within an EPC project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate high-voltage electrical project activities from design through to execution.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical delivery.
• Oversee HV reticulation, electrical infrastructure, and site installation activities.
• Review drawings, technical specifications, designs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Monitor site progress and assist with resolving technical and construction-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African electrical standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and project status feedback.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Engineer with ECSA preferred / required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in electrical reticulation and infrastructure project delivery.
• EPC project experience will be highly advantageous.
• Experience working on substations, power distribution, HV/MV systems, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project execution, construction coordination, and technical compliance.
• Ability to work on projects across South Africa.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.