Mechanical Engineering Management Trainee: Growth & Leadership

Company : Rcl Foods; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa is growing its Power & Energy team and is looking for Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. You will contribute to transmission, distribution and renewable-energy grid connection projects across Africa and international markets, working on LV, MV, HV and EHV systems up to 765 kV.

What You'll Do: Develop substation layouts, perform design calculations, prepare specifications and tender docs, review designs, and

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant substation primary plant design experience.
• ECSA registration or candidate status as appropriate.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, SANS, NRS, Eskom or similar standards.
• Experience in transmission, distribution or renewable-energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts, single-line diagrams, sections, equipment arrangements, earthing, lighting and lightning protection designs.
• Complete design calculations and studies covering clearances, busbars, equipment ratings, insulation coordination and earthing.
• Prepare specifications, reports, schedules, BOQs and tender documentation.
• Review supplier/contractor designs and support construction, testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams on utility, IPP, Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects.

Skills

Substation design

Single-line diagrams

Protection & control

ECSA registration

IEC/IEEE standards

Transmission / distribution

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

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Substation Design Engineer (Primary Plant)

WSP in Africa is growing its Power & Energy team and is looking for Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Levels.
You will contribute to transmission, distribution and renewable-energy grid connection projects across Africa and international markets, working on LV, MV, HV and EHV systems up to 765 kV.
What You'll Do
Develop substation layouts, single-line diagrams, sections, equipment arrangements, earthing, lighting and lightning protection designs.
Complete design calculations and studies covering clearances, busbars, equipment ratings, insulation coordination and earthing.
Prepare specifications, reports, schedules, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
Review supplier and contractor designs and support construction, testing and commissioning.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams on utility, IPP, Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects.
What You'll Bring
BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Relevant substation primary plant design experience
ECSA Professional or Candidate registration, as appropriate to your career level.
Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, SANS, NRS, Eskom or comparable utility standards.
Experience in transmission, distribution, grid connection or utility-scale renewable-energy projects.
Join Us
Join WSP to help shape resilient power networks and the energy transition while developing your career alongside experienced specialists.

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WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms globally and within Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent, and proud to work for us. We are committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity in employment.

WSP South Africa is looking for candidates holding BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering or similar. Primarily functioning as a substation secondary plant design engineer for transmission and distribution projects. The candidate should have experience with leading teams of engineers involved in the preliminary, conceptual, detailed design and construction support of substations with PTMC systems and design, voltages ranging from 400 V LV (AC/DC) to 500kV AC. Experience with 765 kV AC or DC would be beneficial. The role will involve technical delivery and project management within a team but also working individually on various projects.
• Depending on the project brief, the candidate shall be able to prepare or review conceptual or functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents for substation projects (11kV to 500kV) to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and internationally.
• Preparation of detailed protection and communication design packages for any configuration of substation and power network.
• Prepare protection schemes, relay setting philosophy, communication architecture which shall include schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, protection and control drawings, interface diagrams, etc.
• Perform fault studies, relay settings calculations, and coordination reports for transmission and distribution systems.
• Design and configure protection, automation, and SCADA systems.
• Where the detailed engineering and designs are undertaken by Contractors, review the submitted designs against specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, NRS, SANS and Eskom (or similar) standards.
• Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare minutes.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and project reports.
• Provide project engineering support during the construction and commissioning phase of transmission and distribution projects.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, SATs, and site commissioning support.
• Respond 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.
• Preparation and review of project scope, methodology, schedules, and budgets for proposals for consultancy services.
• Maintaining relationships with internal divisions, external contractors, construction teams and clients.
• Provide technical input for tenders, proposals, and project planning.
• Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments & specifications related to the discipline work scope.
• Familiarity with Eskom's (or similar) design standards and best practices for substations.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures related to electrical work and site safety.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Strong client relationship and team culture.
• International and local travel when required.
Health and Safety
Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company's 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 always maintained.
Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on substation construction contracts.
Essential:
A Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an internationally recognized institution.
Minimum 15 years' engineering experience in protection and communication design for power network projects.
Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or an internationally recognized institution.
Desirable:
Strong