Senior HV Electrical Engineer - Substations & Projects

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand, seeks an Experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead high voltage design across complex infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires ownership of HV engineering design for substations, transmission and distribution, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering required
• 7–10+ years’ electrical engineering experience
• Site-based construction experience essential
• Experience in mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors advantageous
• Proven exposure to full project lifecycle (design to commissioning) and strong technical, analytical skills

Aufgaben

• Lead HV engineering design for substations, transmission, distribution, and reticulation systems
• Prepare, review, and approve technical designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
• Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, SANS, IEC, NRS, Grid Code, and OHSA regulations
• Support projects through feasibility studies, tender evaluations, and cost estimates
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide site-based support including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Identify and manage technical risks while ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions
• Ensure delivery within quality, safety, budget, and programme requirements

Kenntnisse

HV engineering

Substations

Protection systems

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Ausbildung

BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand, seeks an Experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead high voltage design across complex infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires ownership of HV engineering design for substations, transmission and distribution, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for success.