Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer – Grid & Reliability

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Ibrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual bonuses

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead design, planning and operation of the electrical distribution network, ensuring safe, reliable power delivery for customers.

You will manage projects from upgrades to expansions, perform load flow and fault analyses, coordinate protection schemes, and stay abreast of smart grid and renewable integration. Collaboration with multiple teams and consultants is essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional registration (Pr. Eng) is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical distribution design, planning or operations within a utility.

Mansioni

• Design and plan electrical distribution systems, including overhead lines, underground cables, substations and equipment.
• Conduct load flow studies and protection coordination for the distribution network.
• Specify equipment and materials for distribution projects compliant with standards.
• Oversee network upgrade and expansion projects with timelines and budgets.
• Investigate and resolve faults and performance issues with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and IEC/NRS standards.
• Collaborate with field operations, planning and protection teams for reliability.
• Develop and maintain network asset management and condition assessment programs.
• Review designs prepared by external consultants or junior engineers.
• Stay updated on smart grid tech and renewable integration.

Conoscenze

Load flow studies

Fault current analysis

Protection coordination

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

PSS Sincal

CYME

DigSilent PowerFactory

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead design, planning and operation of the electrical distribution network, ensuring safe, reliable power delivery for customers.

You will manage projects from upgrades to expansions, perform load flow and fault analyses, coordinate protection schemes, and stay abreast of smart grid and renewable integration. Collaboration with multiple teams and consultants is essential.