HV Substation Design Engineer – Protection & Relay Systems

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to lead HV/MV substation design and protection work. You will prepare detailed drawings, develop protection philosophies, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, and IEEE standards.

The role requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of substation design and protection experience. Collaboration with project teams and on-site involvement are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on substation design and protection.
• Proficiency in substation design software and tools.
• Solid understanding of protection relay coordination and settings calculations.
• Knowledge of South African utility standards (SANS, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience with HV/MV switchgear, transformers, and related equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration or eligibility is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design HV/MV substations schematics and layouts.
• Specify protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and other substation equipment.
• Develop protection philosophies and relay settings.
• Prepare detailed drawings, calculations, and BOQs.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, IEC, IEEE and client standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, civil engineers, and construction teams.
• Review vendor submittals for design conformity.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Stay updated on substation design and protection practices.

Skills

Substation design

Protection coordination

HV/MV switchgear

Protection relay settings

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BEng Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to lead HV/MV substation design and protection work. You will prepare detailed drawings, develop protection philosophies, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, and IEEE standards.

The role requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of substation design and protection experience. Collaboration with project teams and on-site involvement are essential for project success.