Junior Engineer Transmission Plant

Wsp Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a junior substation design engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and execution of transmission and distribution projects, ensuring adherence to international standards under the guidance of senior engineers. The position involves collaborative work, client interactions, and site audits, with opportunities for travel across Africa, promoting a balanced work-life approach and offering flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 3 years engineering experience.
• Ability to function independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of designs, specifications, and tender documents for substation projects.
• Conduct site audits and provide project engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

Technical report writing

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

BSc Engineering (Electrical)

BTech Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Primarily functioning as a junior substation design engineer for transmission distribution and renewable energy projects.

The candidate should be experienced in primary plant substation design.

Exposure to HV / MV transmission lines will be beneficial.

Up to 50 travel to clients sites and manufacturers premises is envisaged.

The role will require foreign travel specifically in Africa.

Key Responsibilities : Assist in preparation of functional designs specifications bills of quantity and tender documents for substation projects 11kV to kV) to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and internationally under the supervision of a senior engineer.

Assist in preparation of reports calculations and drawings to stakeholder requirements.

Participation in tender evaluation process as part of a team.

Assist in the review detailed designs of substations and substation technologies submitted by contractors against specifications.

Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare minutes.

At time conduct site audits and inputs to Project Scoping.

Provide project engineering support during the construction and commissioning phase of transmission and distribution projects including responding to technical queries factory inspection and witnessing the testing of substation equipment review of routine and type test results and reports and monitoring progress of construction on site.

Assist the team with preparation and review of project scope methodology schedules and budget for proposals for consultancy services Maintaining relationships with internal divisions external contractors and clients.

Health and Safety Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the companys health safety environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm Embracing displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times Qualifications : Qualifications and Experience Required BSc Engineering (Electrical) or BTech Engineering (Electrical) with at least 3 years engineering experience.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills Ability to work within a team of engineers.

Good technical report writing skills.

Ability to manage time quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints.

Ability to work under pressure.

Must be able to function independently.

Additional Information : Whats in it for you What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves.

So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

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