HV Substation Design Engineer — Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Mossel Bay team

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to contribute to regional energy infrastructure. You will design high-voltage substation layouts, develop diagrams, and ensure adherence to standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in substation design, and is proficient in AutoCAD and power-system analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years in substation design or power systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software and high-voltage design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage substation layouts including grounding.
• Create single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams for protection/control/metering.
• Specify transformers, circuit breakers, busbars.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare BOM, technical specs, and equipment requisitions.
• Collaborate with civil, construction teams, and clients.

Skills

Substation design

AutoCAD

Power systems engineering

Protection schemes

Electrical design tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to contribute to regional energy infrastructure. You will design high-voltage substation layouts, develop diagrams, and ensure adherence to standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in substation design, and is proficient in AutoCAD and power-system analysis.