Hybrid Substation Engineer: Design, Commission & Optimize

Placements24

Mossel Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Professional development
Hybrid work environment
Exposure to regional substations

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a seasoned Substation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain electrical substation infrastructure within the Western Cape energy network. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring high‑voltage safety, reliability, and compliance with international standards, while collaborating with a skilled team and advancing regional grid resilience.

The role offers professional development, performance bonuses, and exposure to key substations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of substation engineering or power system design.
  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment and relays.
  • Experience with CAD and electrical simulation tools.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer electrical systems for substations, including protection and power systems.
  • Prepare specs, drawings, and calculations for equipment layouts.
  • Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of substation components.
  • Conduct site investigations and risk assessments; provide technical support.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations.
  • Analyze data and recommend improvements for reliability.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Substation design
Protection relays
SCADA
CAD software
Electrical simulation tools
Project management
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software
Simulation tools
SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a seasoned Substation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain electrical substation infrastructure within the Western Cape energy network. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring high‑voltage safety, reliability, and compliance with international standards, while collaborating with a skilled team and advancing regional grid resilience.

The role offers professional development, performance bonuses, and exposure to key substations

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