Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Substation Engineer

RPO Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established company in Johannesburg. The role involves the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission systems and substations. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, be registered with ECSA, and have at least 8 years of experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and good problem-solving skills are essential. This is a challenging opportunity in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Procurement of electrical plant and equipment for large infrastructure projects.
• HV and EHV transmission systems knowledge.
• Designing, maintaining, and optimizing high-voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Focus on design, development, and delivery of high-voltage transmission systems.
• Commissioning of substations (advantageous).
• Collaboration within a dynamic infrastructure team.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in MicroStation

Substation design software (CDEGS, ETAP, DIgSILENT)

Education

BSc, BEng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering

Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTech)

Job description

Job title

Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Substation Engineer

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

November 24, 2025

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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.
• Engineering / Technical jobs.