Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Tumaini Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for a renewable energy project portfolio based in Cape Town. The role requires leading electrical designs for energy evacuation systems from 11kV to 132kV, including substations, switchgear, protection and metering.

You will coordinate with utilities and grid authorities to ensure grid code compliance. Candidate should have extensive experience in substations and overhead lines, SA grid codes, and ECSA registration or

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience in electrical engineering.
• BEng/BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• ECSA registration or eligibility for professional registration.
• Hands-on experience with 11kV to 132kV substations and overhead lines.
• Knowledge of grid connection requirements and SA grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of energy evacuation systems from 11kV to 132kV, including substations, switchgear, protection and control schemes, and metering.
• Develop and review overhead line designs, including conductor and structure selection, clearances and earthing.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, layouts, protection coordination studies, earthing studies and equipment specifications.
• Liaise with utilities, network operators and grid authorities regarding connection requirements, technical approvals and grid code compliance.

Education

BEng/BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a South African renewable energy engineering company specialising in Solar PV systems, Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) and electrical engineering consulting services across Southern Africa.

They are currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of renewable energy evacuation infrastructure, including substations, switching stations, overhead lines and grid connection works, from concept design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in electrical engineering
• Education: BEng/BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification
• ECSA registration or eligibility for professional registration
• Direct, hands-on experience with 11kV to 132kV substations and overhead lines is essential
• Demonstrable knowledge of grid connection requirements, renewable energy evacuation systems and South African grid codes
• Sound technical knowledge of protection, earthing, switching and power systems
• Experience with Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects, EPCM or consulting engineering environments will be advantageous
• Experience with systems above 132kV and power system analysis software will be beneficial

Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design of energy evacuation systems from 11kV to 132kV, including substations, switchgear, protection and control schemes, and metering
• Develop and review overhead line designs, including conductor and structure selection, clearances and earthing
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, layouts, protection coordination studies, earthing studies and equipment specifications
• Liaise with utilities, network operators and grid authorities regarding connection requirements, technical approvals and grid code compliance