Junior Substation Design Engineer : Protection, Control And Telecommunications

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

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Junior Substation Design Engineer to support transmission and distribution projects. The successful candidate will design and optimize protection and control systems and ensure compliance with industry standards, while also promoting a safe working environment. This role offers flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in protection, control, and telecommunications engineering.
• Working towards professional registration.
• Proficiency in CAD design software.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize protection and control systems.
• Prepare designs and specifications for projects.
• Conduct site audits and investigations.

Skills

Technical report writing

Collaboration via Microsoft Teams

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DigSilent

ETAP

MicroStation

Job description

Junior Substation Design Engineer: Protection, Control, and Telecommunications

Job Description

Primarily functioning as a Junior Protection and Control Engineer for transmission and distribution projects.

The candidate should have experience in secondary plant substation detail design and shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing protection and control systems for substations, ensuring reliable and efficient power system operation, and adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.

The candidate can be based in Johannesburg, Durban, or Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed or functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity, and tender documents for substation protection and control systems to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and internationally.
• Select and configure protective relays and other protection and control equipment, including appropriately rated instrument transformers.
• Prepare reports, relay settings calculations, and coordination studies.
• Develop protection and control philosophies and produce associated schemes for power systems in transmission and distribution.
• Specify and detail protection, metering, SCADA, automation, teleprotection, and telecommunication equipment and infrastructure, including reliable and secure communication protocols such as IEC.
• Review detailed designs submitted by contractors against specifications.
• Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare minutes.
• Conduct site audits and contribute to project scoping.
• Undertake fault investigations and post-fault analyses.
• Support during construction and commissioning, including technical queries, factory inspections, witnessing tests, reviewing test reports, and monitoring construction progress.
• Prepare and review project scope, methodology, schedules, and budgets for proposals.
• Maintain relationships with internal divisions, external contractors, and clients.
• Stay updated with technical quality management procedures, developments, and specifications.

Health and Safety

Model SHEQ standards, contribute to risk identification, promote company values, and ensure a safe working environment. Be aware of key health and safety impacts on substation construction contracts.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognized institution.
• 3-5 years' experience in protection, control, and telecommunications engineering.
• Working towards professional registration with an internationally recognized institution.
• Proficiency in DigSilent or ETAP.
• Proficiency with CAD design software or similar (MicroStation).
• Experience with system studies is advantageous.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate via software like Microsoft Teams.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Effective time and effort management to deliver quality within deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight schedules.

What's in it for you?

WSP values work-life balance, offering options like remote work, part-time hours, or flexible schedules. We recognize the importance of personal commitments and support flexible working arrangements.