Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Substation Engineer

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment represents a well-established client in Johannesburg seeking an experienced Transmission & Substation Engineer. You will design, develop, and deliver high-voltage transmission systems and substations forming the backbone of energy infrastructure.

The role requires a BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering, professional registration with ECSA (PrEng/PrTech) or eligibility, and a minimum of eight years' experience across HV/EHV networks, procurement, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTech) or eligible.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in transmission and substations.
• Experience procuring electrical plant and equipment for large projects.
• HV and EHV transmission system design, construction and testing.
• Substation commissioning experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver high‑voltage transmission systems and substations.
• Coordinate procurement and interface with major infrastructure projects.
• Lead technical design reviews and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in Johannesburg seeking an experienced Transmission & 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 transmission and 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.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.