Senior Electrical Engineer – HV Transmission & Substation Design

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a team in Johannesburg. The role involves designing, maintaining, and improving high-voltage electricity transmission infrastructure, conducting studies, and overseeing construction activities. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, be registered with ECSA (or eligible), and possess at least 8 years of experience, including procurement and substation construction. Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Proven procurement of electrical plant and equipment for large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve infrastructure for high-voltage electricity.
• Conduct studies and perform calculations related to transmission and substations.
• Oversee construction and maintenance activities.

Skills

Sound experience in Electrical Transmission Design Practices

Substation construction and installation experience

HV and EHV Design / Transmission Design experience

Experience in commissioning electrical substations

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

ETAP

Digsilent

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

ECSA (PrEng or PrTech) or eligible for professional registration

Alternatively registered Candidate with ECSA

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a team in Johannesburg. The role involves designing, maintaining, and improving high-voltage electricity transmission infrastructure, conducting studies, and overseeing construction activities. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, be registered with ECSA (or eligible), and possess at least 8 years of experience, including procurement and substation construction. Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation is advantageous.