Senior Electrical Engineer – HV Substations & Project Lead

RPO Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. The role involves leading HV engineering solutions across complex infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning. Qualifications include a BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering and 7–10+ years’ experience. Candidates should possess strong HV experience and site-based construction knowledge. The position offers a negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ electrical engineering experience.
• Proven exposure to full project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Site-based construction experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV engineering design for substations and distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical designs and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Strong HV experience including substations

Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management abilities

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng)

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. The role involves leading HV engineering solutions across complex infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning. Qualifications include a BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering and 7–10+ years’ experience. Candidates should possess strong HV experience and site-based construction knowledge. The position offers a negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.