Power Systems Engineer

DRA Global; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Projects in Woodmead is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems for local and international EPC/EPCM projects. You will conduct load flow, short circuit, network stability, and harmonics studies while supporting site installation and commissioning activities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in power systems, expertise in ETAP/DIgSILENT, and familiarity with HV/MV systems, protection relays, and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• Degree or BTech in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in power systems design and studies.
• Proven experience with protection studies and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical power systems design and analysis.
• Carry out protection studies and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and review vendor data.
• Support site teams during installation and commissioning.
• Manage documentation and project handover efficiently.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Protection studies

Load flow

Short circuit analysis

Network stability

Power factor correction

Harmonics analysis

Energy management systems

Site installation & commissioning

ETAP

DIgSILENT

PLC programming

HV & MV power systems

Generator systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/BTech in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

PLC programming

Job description

DRA Projects is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Systems Engineer to join our engineering team based in Woodmead. This pivotal role supports concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, EPCM, and EPC projects, with a primary focus on the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems for both local and international assignments.

Role Overview

DRA Projects is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Systems Engineer to join our engineering team based in Woodmead. This pivotal role supports concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, EPCM, and EPC projects, with a primary focus on the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems for both local and international assignments.

The successful candidate will be technically proficient in power systems engineering and adept at working within multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM project teams. They will provide comprehensive support throughout all project phases-from engineering studies and design to procurement, site installation, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical power systems design and analysis.
• Conduct comprehensive power system studies, including:
  • Load flow
  • Short circuit
  • Motor starting
  • Network stability
  • Power factor correction
  • Harmonics
• Carry out protection studies, design, and implementation.
• Provide technical input for studies, proposals, and project documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and drafting teams.
• Review design information from vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Offer engineering support to site teams during installation and commissioning.
• Assist in managing procurement packages to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Participate in site installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Manage red-line drawings, documentation, and project handover processes efficiently.
• Support project implementation both locally and internationally, ensuring adherence to standards and quality.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or BTech in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the power systems industry.
• At least 5 years' experience in protection studies and implementation.
• Strong expertise in load flow and short circuit studies.
• Proven experience with large motor start-up studies and network stability analysis.
• Sound knowledge of power factor correction and harmonics.
• Experience in energy management systems.
• Secondary injection testing experience.
• Hands-on experience with site installation and commissioning activities.
• General understanding of generator systems.
• Proficiency in ETAP and/or DIgSILENT software.
• Experience with protection relays and general PLC programming knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of high and medium voltage power systems.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous.