Remote Substation Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Substation Engineer to design high-voltage substations in South Africa. You will develop SLDs, equipment specs, protection schemes, and site layouts as part of a distributed team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of substations design (11kV+), and proficiency with CAD tools; ETAP/PSS/E experience is a plus. Strong remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in design and engineering of electrical substations (11kV+).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar CAD software.
• Experience with power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E) is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of substation equipment, protection relays, and control systems.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international electrical standards (NRS, IEC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for high-voltage substations, including SLDs, schematics, and wiring.
• Specify substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and busbars.
• Develop protection and control philosophies and schematics for substation automation.
• Create site layouts, grounding designs, and cable trenching plans.
• Review and approve technical submittals from equipment vendors.
• Collaborate with civil and structural teams for integrated designs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Remote teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in power infrastructure, is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Remote Substation Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This role is designed to be fully remote, allowing you to contribute to critical substation design and upgrade projects from anywhere within **South Africa**. You will be responsible for the electrical design of high-voltage substations, including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, protection and control schemes, and site layouts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power systems engineering, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale projects and make a tangible impact on the reliability and efficiency of the energy grid. Join us in shaping the future of power distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for high-voltage substations, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring.
• Specify substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and busbars.
• Develop protection and control philosophies and schematics for substation automation.
• Create site layouts, grounding designs, and cable trenching plans.
• Review and approve technical submittals from equipment vendors.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (civil, structural) to ensure integrated designs.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance checks on designs and drawings.
• Support construction teams during the implementation phase, responding to site queries.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices in substation engineering.
• Manage design tasks to meet project schedules and budget constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the design and engineering of electrical substations (11kV and above).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, PSS/E) is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of substation equipment, protection relays, and control systems.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international electrical standards (e.g., NRS, IEC).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a remote team.
• Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Contribution to a retirement fund.
• Professional development opportunities and support for professional registration.
• Involvement in significant infrastructure projects.
• A culture that values innovation and technical excellence.