Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer | Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Distribution Engineer to join the team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will design, plan, operate and maintain the distribution network to ensure a reliable and efficient power supply for customers, while complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include load flow and fault studies, developing protection schemes, coordinating capital projects, and collaborating with operations, planning and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
• Minimum 6 years in electrical utility distribution engineering.
• Experience with distribution system design, operation, and protection.
• Familiarity with IEEE and SANS standards; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and manage distribution projects including substations and feeders.
• Perform load flow, fault level, and stability studies.
• Develop single-line diagrams and protection schemes.
• Analyze network data to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee procurement and installation of equipment; ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, planning and customer service teams.
• Develop annual capital expenditure plans for the distribution network.

Skills

Power systems

Load forecasting

Network planning

Protection schemes

SCADA experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

CYME

ETAP

PSS/ADEPT

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Distribution Engineer to join the team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will design, plan, operate and maintain the distribution network to ensure a reliable and efficient power supply for customers, while complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include load flow and fault studies, developing protection schemes, coordinating capital projects, and collaborating with operations, planning and customer service.