Power Systems Electrical Engineer — Design & Grid Upgrades

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Systems to design, implement and maintain electrical infrastructure in Tembisa. You will work on projects ranging from grid upgrades to new power plant installations, ensuring reliability and efficiency of electrical networks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years in power systems design, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP and PSS/E, with medium/high voltage experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in power systems engineering, specifically design and project implementation.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E).
• Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution principles.
• Experience with medium and high voltage systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, including power distribution, protection and control systems.
• Conduct load flow studies, short circuit analysis, and protection coordination studies.
• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in existing power infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, standards and safety regulations.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings and documentation for electrical projects.

Skills

Power systems

High voltage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Systems to design, implement and maintain electrical infrastructure in Tembisa. You will work on projects ranging from grid upgrades to new power plant installations, ensuring reliability and efficiency of electrical networks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years in power systems design, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP and PSS/E, with medium/high voltage experience.