Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer – Benoni Power Grid

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our client’s technical team in Benoni, Gauteng. You will design, plan, operate, and maintain the electrical distribution network to ensure reliable, safe power delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

You will apply expertise in distribution system design, protection coordination, and network analysis to support upgrades and modernization, while coordinating with field crews and project teams in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical power distribution engineering.
• Experience with distribution system design, operation, and protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimize electrical distribution networks including substations and feeders.
• Perform load forecasting, power flow studies, and fault analysis.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and coordination studies.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the distribution network.
• Prepare technical specs, tender documents, and project reports.
• Collaborate with field crews and other engineering disciplines.
• Support network upgrade and modernization projects.

Skills

Load forecasting

Power flow studies

Protection coordination

Fault analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

PSS/ADEPT

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our client’s technical team in Benoni, Gauteng. You will design, plan, operate, and maintain the electrical distribution network to ensure reliable, safe power delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

You will apply expertise in distribution system design, protection coordination, and network analysis to support upgrades and modernization, while coordinating with field crews and project teams in Gauteng.