Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer - HV Substations

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

provident fund

CPD

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of high-voltage electrical infrastructure for large-scale industrial projects, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency of power networks.

You will lead studies, prepare diagrams, specifications, BOMs, and cost estimates, and oversee site construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in electrical power system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in power system simulation software such as ETAP, PSS/E, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Solid understanding of protection relaying principles and applications.
• Experience with high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical codes and standards.
• Strong project management skills and experience on large-scale projects.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical power systems, including substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Perform power system studies, such as load flow, short‑circuit, fault analysis, and transient stability analysis.
• Select and size electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Develop single‑line diagrams, schematic diagrams, and protection coordination studies.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant national and international electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and structural engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Prepare technical specifications, BOMs, and cost estimates for electrical systems.
• Oversee the construction and commissioning phases, providing technical support and resolving site issues.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, feasibility studies, and project monitoring.
• Contribute to asset management strategies for electrical infrastructure.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Protection relaying

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of high-voltage electrical infrastructure for large-scale industrial projects, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency of power networks.

You will lead studies, prepare diagrams, specifications, BOMs, and cost estimates, and oversee site construction and commissioning.