Senior HV Electrical Infrastructure Engineer (Substations)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Infrastructure Engineer for a key Mpumalanga project. The role is on-site in Nelspruit, involving design, planning, and delivery of high‑voltage substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring compliant, timely execution while maintaining safety, quality, and environmental standards. A Pr Eng with 10+ years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in electrical infrastructure engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, protections, grounding.
• Proficiency with PSS/E, DIgSILENT and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning and execution of HV substations and transmission lines.
• Develop scopes, budgets and schedules for projects.
• Oversee construction, installation and commissioning phases.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; manage stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SA grid codes and safety standards.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA

Tools

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Infrastructure Engineer for a key Mpumalanga project. The role is on-site in Nelspruit, involving design, planning, and delivery of high‑voltage substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring compliant, timely execution while maintaining safety, quality, and environmental standards. A Pr Eng with 10+ years of experience is expected.