Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Engineer

RPO Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substations. The role involves challenging tasks in high-voltage transmission systems design and delivery. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and professional registration with ECSA. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in design software are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTech), or eligible for registration.
• Able to think analytically and act with initiative in complex project environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-voltage transmission systems.
• Procurement of electrical equipment for large infrastructure projects.
• Commissioning of substations (advantageous).
• Optimize high-voltage electrical systems.

Skills

HV and EHV transmission systems

Electrical substation design

Strong stakeholder communication

Problem-solving skills

Procurement of electrical plant

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in MicroStation

Proficiency in CDEGS

Proficiency in ETAP

Proficiency in DIgSILENT

Education

BSc, BEng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job title : Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 18, 2025

Job Description

• We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in Johannesburg seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team.
• This is a dynamic and technically challenging role focused on the design, development, and delivery of high-voltage transmission systems and substations that form the backbone of energy infrastructure.

Key Requirements

• BSc, BEng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTech), or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• Procurement of electrical plant and equipment for large infrastructure projects.
• Electrical substation design and construction.
• HV and EHV transmission systems.
• Commissioning of substations (advantageous).
• Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and substation design software (CDEGS, ETAP, DIgSILENT).
• Able to think analytically and act with initiative in complex project environments.
• Designing, maintaining, and optimizing high-voltage electrical systems that transport power from generation sources through substations to distribution networks.